Data Center Operations Intern

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Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries.

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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.

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

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

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

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