Data Center Technician in Prince George, BC

This role involves providing on-site technical support for AI Server systems, including corrective maintenance, part replacements, and hardware firmware upgrades. The technician will diagnose complex system malfunctions, collaborate with various teams to implement recovery protocols, and conduct root cause analysis. Responsibilities also include managing spare parts, ensuring accurate service records, and acting as Dell's frontline representative to ensure customer satisfaction. The role requires strong technical skills in Dell hardware and data center environments, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Must Have

• Provide on-site technical support for AI Server systems
• Design and implement standard procedures
• Perform corrective maintenance on AI Servers, including part replacements and hardware firmware upgrades
• Expertly diagnose complex system malfunctions to isolate issues to Dell, other OEM vendors, or software
• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance and hardware Field Change Orders (FCOs)
• Enforce safety, quality, and documentation guidelines
• Perform initial system health checks and environmental audits
• Orchestrate with logistics teams for expedited delivery of critical parts
• Collaborate strategically with Customer Delivery Executive (CDE) Technical Customer Success Managers (TCSM), AI Data Center Functional Leaders, Technical Engineers, and the Field Service Manager (FSM)
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues and implement preventive measures
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
• Actively identify recurring issues and propose process enhancements or automation opportunities
• Conduct and actively contribute to on-call rotations or extended hours support (when required)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate firmware updates and compatibility
• Author comprehensive technical documentation for recurring issues
• Proactively manage assigned spare parts, tools, and test equipment
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of service records, including CSI updates, expense reports, and timecards
• Ensure prompt parts returns
• Follow proper escalation procedures as required
• Accurately document and track information gathered, and steps performed
• Conduct rigorous audits of inventory levels monthly
• Design, implement, and present weekly operational summaries for leadership
• Act as Dell’s frontline representative—communicating clearly, professionally, and confidently
• Establish and strengthen customer trust through prompt on-site response and technical expertise
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction through prompt on-site arrival, technical expertise, and professionalism
• Drive engagement with customer onsite teams when necessary
• Provide accurate and timely documentation for service cases, actions taken, and resolutions
• Conduct post-service follow-up calls to confirm resolution and gather feedback
• Serve as a Technical Advisor for Emerging Technologies
• Provide clear recommendations on integrating new Dell solutions and AI-driven infrastructure optimizations
• Hands-on expertise with Dell hardware (servers, storage, networking) and data center environments
• Proficiency in interpreting system logs, diagnostic outputs, and performance data
• Strong technical aptitude to build, repair, and prepare assemblies across Dell’s product line
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused, professional demeanor
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to motivate workgroups and work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic environments
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Must carry a communication device for on-call responsibilities
• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience: At least 5 years in technical support, field engineering, or data center support roles
• Required: Dell Proven Professional Certification (Storage Technology Foundations)
• Flexibility to work overtime or alternative schedules when necessary, including on-call responsibilities
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required

Good to Have

• Additional experience in technical support, field engineering, or data center support roles
• Additional Dell Proven Professional Certifications
• CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
• CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)
• ITIL® 4 Foundation
• Cisco CCNA (200-301)
• VMware VCP-DCV (Data Center Virtualization)
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
• SNIA Storage Certifications
• Red Hat RHCSA (then RHCE for advanced Linux)
• Kubernetes CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

What success looks like in this role:

On-Site Support

• Provide on-site technical support for AI Server systems, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal downtime
• Design and implement standard procedures
• Perform corrective maintenance on AI Servers, including part replacements and hardware firmware upgrades with precision and accountability
• Expertly diagnose complex system malfunctions to isolate issues to Dell, other OEM vendors, or software, and execute appropriate action plans
• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance and hardware Field Change Orders (FCOs) per established procedures
• Enforce safety, quality, and documentation guidelines during interventions
• Perform initial system health checks and environmental audits to ensure compliance with operational standards
• Orchestrate with logistics teams for expedited delivery of critical parts during high-priority outages; often managing multi-million dollars of inventory.

Collaboration

• Collaborate strategically with Customer Delivery Executive (CDE) Technical Customer Success Managers (TCSM), AI Data Center Functional Leaders, Technical Engineers, and the Field Service Manager (FSM) to develop and implement recovery protocols
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues and implement preventive measures to avoid future occurrences
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams before, during, and after service activities to ensure transparency and satisfaction
• Actively identify recurring issues and propose process enhancements or automation opportunities to improve service efficiency and reduce downtime across customer environments.
• Conduct and actively contribute to on-call rotations or extended hours support (when required)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate firmware updates and compatibility before deployment
• Author comprehensive technical documentation for recurring issues and share with global support teams

Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Provide training and support to team members on tool usage and standard procedures
• Champion knowledge sharing and mentor Associate and Career-level Customer Engineers to foster team growth and expertise
• Commit to ongoing professional development by attending required training classes to maintain a working knowledge of DELL or Dell Technologies equipment, software, and OEM systems
• Design and implement quick-reference guides for common troubleshooting scenarios to reduce resolution time

Administrative and Operational Duties

• Proactively manage assigned spare parts, tools, and test equipment
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of service records, including timely and accurate submission of Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) updates, expense reports, and timecards
• Ensure prompt parts returns
• Follow proper escalation procedures as required
• Perform additional duties with precision and accountability by the supervisor
• Accurately document and track information gathered, and steps performed, ensuring clear and organized records for reference and reporting
• Conduct rigorous audits of inventory levels monthly to ensure adequate stock for critical components
• Design and implement and present weekly operational summaries for leadership highlighting key service metrics and trends

Customer Satisfaction

• Act as Dell’s frontline representative—communicating clearly, professionally, and confidently
• Establish and strengthen customer trust through prompt on-site response and technical expertise
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction through prompt on-site arrival, technical expertise, and professionalism
• Drive engagement with customer onsite teams when necessary, providing guidance, training, or support on approved technical procedures, answering queries, and facilitating effective coordination for parts and equipment delivery or pickup
• Provide accurate and timely documentation for service cases, actions taken, and resolutions
• Conduct post-service follow-up calls to confirm resolution and gather feedback for continuous improvement
• Serve as a Technical Advisor for Emerging Technologies
• Provide clear recommendations on integrating new Dell solutions and AI-driven infrastructure optimizations, helping customers future-proof their data center operations

You will be successful in this role if you have:

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on expertise with Dell hardware (servers, storage, networking) and data center environments
• Proficiency in interpreting system logs, diagnostic outputs, and performance data
• Strong technical aptitude to build, repair, and prepare assemblies across Dell’s product line

Soft Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused, professional demeanor
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to motivate workgroups and work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic environments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Must carry a communication device for on-call responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience: At least 5 years in technical support, field engineering, or data center support roles; additional experience is a strong advantage.

Certifications:

• Required: Dell Proven Professional Certification (Storage Technology Foundations)
• Preferred: Additional Dell Proven Professional Certifications
• Recommended/Desirable Certifications:
• CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
• CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)
• ITIL® 4 Foundation
• Cisco CCNA (200-301)
• VMware VCP-DCV (Data Center Virtualization)
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
• SNIA Storage Certifications
• Red Hat RHCSA (then RHCE for advanced Linux)
• Kubernetes CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

Work Schedule:

• Flexibility to work overtime or alternative schedules when necessary, including on-call responsibilities

Travel:

• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required