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Data Center Operations Intern

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An onsite Data Center Operations Intern supports inventory management, logistics, and facility maintenance while shadowing technicians to learn data center operations and contribute to process improvements.

About this role

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Join our Data Center Operations team as an onsite intern reporting directly to the Data Center Manager In this hands-on role, you'll gain comprehensive exposure to data center operations while supporting our inventory management system, logistics coordination, and facility maintenance processes. You'll have unique opportunities to shadow seasoned Data Center Technicians, learning how critical facility environment's function while contributing to meaningful operational improvements.

Key Accountabilities

  • Manage and organize spare parts inventory, ensuring proper categorization and storage
  • Track and coordinate deliveries with vendors, maintaining accurate documentation
  • Enter and maintain spare part information in InCommand system for lifecycle tracking
  • Support basic facility cleaning and maintenance activities
  • Assist with logistics and inventory control processes
  • Document observations and processes for operational improvements
  • Participate in educational shadowing sessions with Operations Technicians

    • Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year technical/degree program
  • Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Basic understanding of inventory management concepts
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Willingness to learn technical systems and processes
  • Ability to work independently while following safety protocols
  • Commitment to working onsite at our data center facility

    • Primary Project

  • Gain a comprehensive 360° view of data center operations through structured shadowing, observation, and documentation, culminating in actionable insights for operational improvements.
    • Key Deliverables
  • Comprehensive report detailing the day-to-day responsibilities and functions of data center technicians in a critical facility environment
  • Process flow documentation for inventory management and vendor coordination
  • Presentation for end-of-program showcase highlighting key learnings and improvement recommendations
    • Skills Development
  • Technical knowledge of data center infrastructure and components
  • Inventory management and logistics coordination
  • Documentation and process improvement methodologies
  • Safety protocols in critical facility environments
  • Professional communication and presentation skills
  • Understanding of operational workflows and dependencies
    • Success Measurement
  • Quality and comprehensiveness of final report and documentation
  • Accuracy and efficiency of inventory management activities
  • Successful implementation of InCommand tracking procedures
  • Professional growth demonstrated through technical knowledge acquisition
  • Quality of insights and recommendations in final presentation

    • Skills

    Data Center InfrastructureDocumentationFacility MaintenanceInCommand SystemInventory ManagementLifecycle TrackingLogistics CoordinationOperational WorkflowsProcess Improvement MethodologiesSafety ProtocolsTechnical ReportingVendor Coordination

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