**Overview** As a **Microsoft Critical Environment Operations Technician (Night),** you will stage, set up and perform hardware deployments. In addition, you will also perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on equipment, as well as perform hardware decommissions for simple changes and refreshes following Standard Operating Procedures. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding of Data Center standard processes and procedures, develop mentoring skills while providing guidance to peers, familiarizing yourself with security and data management procedures, and accelerate your career growth in the process. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations \& Innovation (CO\+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO\+I DCT, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO\+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity \& Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 Data Centers in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever\-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world\-class cloud provider. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In this environment, you may be asked to go on business travel to support other metros periodically, 0\-25% of the time, including shift assignments during non\-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends and/or holidays. **Responsibilities** **Critical Environment Culture** * May travel up to 25%, typically domestically for training and/or supporting another site. May work 12\-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non\-standard business hours such as evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. * Occasional climbing of ladders. Frequent climbing of stairs and/or ramps. Prolonged standing. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs / 11kg without assistance. Occasional lifting 25\-50lbs / 11\-22\.5kg with lift assistance. Occasional push or pull 50\-75 lbs / 22\.5\-34kg with assistive device. Normal visual acuity (near, far and peripheral with correction), defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. Normal color vision for electrical work, defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. * Understands, follows, and ensures safety and security requirements (e.g., job hazard assessments \[JHAs], toolbox talks), and business processes and procedures are met, to properly perform work in a safe, quality, and reliable manner in accordance to applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regulations, and Microsoft requirements. Recognizes safe versus unsafe working conditions and responds accordingly (e.g., stop/pause tasks, stand down vendors where necessary). Escalates immediately when unsafe working conditions are observed and promotes a safe working culture to empower less experienced team members. Participates in required meetings, trainings, and necessary handoffs. Assesses and identifies appropriate resources and equipment necessary to fully support environmental health and safety (EHS) objectives. Actively maintains safe working conditions at all times. Proactively ensures safety and security requirements are followed and met for the work of themselves and others. * Working for extended periods under elevated levels of ambient noise, heat, and light due to necessary equipment and ventilation systems. **Equipment and Systems Maintenance** * Processes method statement of work (MSOW) documents. Coordinates activities and associated schedules with contractors. Performs inspections of equipment in a facility. Participates in testing and commissioning activities. * Provides necessary escort to third\-party contractors, sub\-contractors, vendors, and service providers on site based on the appropriate procedure levels of risk (LOR). Takes part in getting third\-party work underway (e.g., making sure systems are properly energized/deenergized), ensuring the work is started and completed in a safe manner in accordance with standard practices, procedures, and Autho