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Aligned Data Centers

Scalable data center colocation and adaptation

Lead Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician

Full-Time
$48 - $54/hr+ Quarterly bonuses
Senior
Sterling, VA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in facility maintenance with demonstrated expertise in critical facility systems is required.
  • The ability to provide leadership, motivate, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians is required.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints is required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with customers, team members, and external stakeholders is required.
  • The ability to follow instructions and work independently when required is required.
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Program Manager to develop and implement training programs for maintenance technicians covering equipment maintenance, safety procedures, and quality assurance.
  • Coordinate and manage team schedules, including shift assignments, paid time off, and shift swaps, in collaboration with the Maintenance Program Manager and Facility Manager.
  • Oversee and prioritize preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and general repairs, ensuring timely completion and adherence to maintenance schedules.
  • Provide hands-on support for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, fire detection, and fire suppression systems.
  • Perform internal audits of the maintenance program to ensure adherence to the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Assist in coordinating construction projects and activities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project timelines.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and inventory levels using computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Respond promptly to emergency situations, including equipment failures and customer concerns, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Adhere to governing method-of-procedure, standard-operating-procedure, emergency-response-plan procedures, and maintenance work instructions.
  • Monitor building conditions and tour the property periodically during scheduled shifts to ensure safe and well-maintained conditions.
  • Respond immediately to fires, evacuations, equipment failures, and other emergencies according to established protocols and procedures.
  • Develop and communicate process improvements for emergency response procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical certification or coursework in a relevant field is preferred.

About the company

Aligned Data Centers builds scalable data center infrastructure for hyperscalers and enterprises. Its Adaptive Data Center platform uses modular, prefabricated power and cooling, including Delta³ and DeltaFlow cooling, to support high-density racks and ExpandOnDemand capacity. It offers colocation and build-to-scale on a pay-for-use model plus private connectivity to AWS, Azure, and Google. The company emphasizes sustainability with renewable energy matching and waterless cooling and aims to provide AI-ready, high-performance infrastructure that scales with client needs.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$22.9B

Headquarters

Plano, Texas

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • AIP, MGX, and BlackRock closed the $40 billion acquisition on July 21, 2026.
  • They added $5 billion more growth capital on July 21, 2026 for AI capacity.
  • Project Phoenix broke ground September 10, 2026, promising $10 billion regional investment.

What critics are saying

  • Shippingport residents opposed Project Phoenix on September 25, 2026; approvals face political backlash.
  • Oklahoma Amber land fights and Oregon-style litigation threaten permits, timelines, and project economics.
  • A power or financing shock at Project Phoenix or expansions can cripple Aligned's 2 GW buildout.

What makes Aligned Data Centers unique

  • Aligned's 51 campuses and 6.4 GW pipeline target hyperscalers with immediate scale.
  • Patented Delta³ and DeltaFlow cooling supports 350kW racks and liquid cooling.
  • Phaidra Prism deployment on September 29, 2026 strengthens operations reliability across portfolio.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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Headcount

6 month growth

34%

1 year growth

34%

2 year growth

31%
PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2026
Aligned Data Centers supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County to expand access to youth programs.

Aligned Data Centers supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County to expand access to youth programs. Oct 08, 2026, 13:27 ET FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County (BGCFC) today announced a new community partnership with Aligned Data Centers to help expand access to youth programs for children and families across Frederick County. Through its contribution, Aligned will serve as the Co-Presenting Sponsor of BGCFC's 2nd annual Blue & Bubbly event, taking place Thursday, October 8, at 7th Sister Restaurant. Commenting on this new partnership, Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County CEO Timika Thrasher said: "We are so excited to welcome Aligned as a new partner in support of our youth. Our mission isn't possible without community supporters and corporate sponsors who are willing to invest in the futures of youth in this great community. We thank the team at Aligned for believing that ALL youth deserve access to opportunities to succeed and create their own great futures." "At Aligned, we believe in building strong foundations, and there is no better investment than our local youth. We are incredibly proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County, helping them sustain a supportive environment where young people can receive guidance, explore their potential, and form meaningful connections that help shape their future," said Joanna Soucy, EVP of Brand Strategy at Aligned Data Centers. Funds raised by the Blue & Bubbly dinner event will help keep Club programs affordable for youth and families in Frederick County. About 56% of youth served by the Club receive some level of financial aid towards their membership dues. About Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County: Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County is the premier youth development organization in Frederick County, providing children with the highest quality programs and opportunities for success. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County serves youth from all different backgrounds and demographics, and no child or family is ever turned away based on an inability to pay membership dues. More than half of the youth served annually receive partial or full scholarship. For more information, visit bgcfrederick.org. About Aligned Data Centers: Aligned Data Centers delivers sustainable, ultra-efficient, and adaptive infrastructure for the world's most demanding technology workloads. Fueled by over 50 patents for award-winning, water-saving cooling technology and a commitment to responsible development, our facilities underpin the digital applications society relies on every day. Aligned is committed to the communities we serve, transforming industrial sites into technology hubs, generating local jobs and fostering widespread skilled workforce development. Learn more by visiting www.aligneddc.com. SOURCE The Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County

PR Newswire
Sep 29th, 2026
Aligned Data Centers deploys Phaidra's AI platform to boost operations and reliability

Phaidra has partnered with Aligned Data Centers to deploy its Prism platform across Aligned's data center portfolio. Prism is a read-only intelligence layer that analyses telemetry from building management systems, electrical power monitoring systems, and other infrastructure systems to identify irregularities and accelerate root cause analysis. The platform provides facility-specific intelligence through a natural language interface, helping operations teams respond faster and strengthen reliability. Prism integrates NVIDIA DSX Exchange to unify data across mechanical, electrical, power, cooling, and IT systems. "Assistive intelligence systems like Phaidra Prism don't replace our teams' expertise — they amplify it," said Michael Welch, CTO of Aligned Data Centers. The partnership aims to help operators manage increasingly dynamic infrastructure with greater speed and confidence.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 29th, 2026
Colombia's data center IT capacity to exceed 200 MW by 2031, with Bogotá commanding 98% of market

A new market analysis reports Colombia's data centre IT capacity is expected to exceed 200 MW by 2031, representing nearly four times current installed capacity. The study covers 25 operational facilities and 10 upcoming projects across Barranquilla, Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. Bogotá dominates the market, accounting for over 98% of the country's total data centre capacity. Leading operators include ODATA, Equinix, Cirion Technologies and KIO Networks. Most existing facilities are designed to Tier III standards. The database provides facility-level intelligence including white-floor space, IT load capacity, and retail and wholesale colocation pricing. It is designed to support investment planning, competitive benchmarking and business development for data centre operators, construction contractors, infrastructure providers and investors tracking Colombia's digital infrastructure market through 2031.

Phaidra
Sep 29th, 2026
Phaidra and Aligned Data Centers partner to Empower operations teams and Strengthen Data Center Reliability with AI.

Phaidra and Aligned Data Centers partner to Empower operations teams and Strengthen Data Center Reliability with AI. 29 September 2026 Aligned Data Centers Deploys Phaidra Prism, Leveraging the NVIDIA DSX AI Factory Platform to Deliver AI-driven Insights that Empower Operators and Strengthen Data Center Reliability SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2026 - Phaidra, the leading provider of AI agents for data center operations, today announced a partnership with Aligned Data Centers ("Aligned"), a leading developer and operator of ultra-efficient data centers for the world's most demanding workloads, to deploy its Prism platform across Aligned's data center portfolio. Prism equips Aligned's operations teams with facility-specific intelligence that accelerates response time, strengthens data center reliability, and supports the growing operational demands of next-generation digital infrastructure. "As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly sophisticated and dynamic, our operational approach must also evolve. Aligned has built industry-leading infrastructure that can adapt to the demands of high-density computing, and together we're bringing that same adaptability to data center operations - helping teams run facilities with greater speed, efficiency, and reliability," said Jim Gao, CEO and Co-founder at Phaidra. Phaidra Prism is a read-only intelligence layer that is purpose-built for data center operations. The platform continuously analyzes telemetry from building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), and other infrastructure systems alongside operational documentation to identify early-stage irregularities, accelerate root cause analysis, and deliver contextual guidance through a natural language interface. "Data center environments are more dynamic and advanced than ever before. To meet this moment, we owe it to our operators to put the best tools in their hands," says Michael Welch, CTO of Aligned Data Centers. "Assistive intelligence systems like Phaidra Prism don't replace our teams' expertise - they amplify it, surfacing critical context in real time so our operators can act with greater speed and precision. Beyond daily operations, this technology adds tremendous value by streamlining new capacity commissioning and elevating quality assurance across our portfolio. Ultimately, this partnership is an investment in our people as much as our infrastructure." As digital infrastructure continues to scale, data center operators are supporting increasingly dense and dynamic workloads that create more complex interactions across compute, power, cooling, and networking systems. Traditional monitoring tools were designed to surface raw data, not provide context. To navigate these advanced environments and maintain reliable performance, operators must quickly prioritize operational needs and access the key insights required for rapid decision-making. Phaidra has integrated NVIDIA DSX Exchange, part of NVIDIA DSX OS, into Phaidra Prism. Prism uses DSX Exchange as a common data layer to bring together information across mechanical, electrical, power, cooling, and IT systems, providing operators with a unified view of data center infrastructure through a conversational interface. The partnership reflects Aligned's continued investment in technologies that enhance operational excellence across its data center portfolio. Together, Phaidra and Aligned are advancing a new approach to AI-assisted operations, combining real-time intelligence with human expertise to help teams manage increasingly dynamic infrastructure with greater speed, confidence, and reliability. About Phaidra Phaidra is a leading provider of AI agents for AI factories, maximizing the performance, reliability, and efficiency of critical infrastructure at gigawatt scale. Its AI agents span operational intelligence and autonomous optimization, enabling operators to better understand infrastructure behavior and accelerate root cause analysis. By unifying data across power, cooling, and AI infrastructure, Phaidra helps maximize available compute capacity while enabling faster incident response and more confident operations. Phaidra is helping define the next generation of AI-native infrastructure operations. Learn more at www.phaidra.ai About Aligned Data Centers Aligned Data Centers delivers sustainable, ultra-efficient, and adaptive infrastructure for the world's most demanding technology workloads. Fueled by over 50 patents for award-winning, water-saving cooling technology and a commitment to responsible development, its facilities underpin the digital applications society relies on every day. Aligned is committed to the communities Phaidra serve, transforming industrial sites into technology hubs, generating local jobs and fostering widespread skilled workforce development. For more information, visit www.aligneddc.com.

Mexico Business News
Sep 17th, 2026
ODATA deploys DeltaFlow liquid cooling in Mexico.

ODATA deploys DeltaFlow liquid cooling in Mexico. By Diego Valverde | Journalist & Industry Analyst - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:00 DIA assistant ODATA is deploying Aligned Data Centers' DeltaFlow(TM) liquid cooling technology at its SP04 campus in Brazil and QR03 in Mexico, backed by a US$630 million first-phase investment to support high-density computing workloads across Latin America. As artificial intelligence and advanced computing workloads increase pressure on data center infrastructure, operators across Latin America face a growing challenge: supporting higher computing densities while maintaining thermal efficiency and managing resource consumption. ODATA, a digital infrastructure provider, in collaboration wiith Aligned Data Centers, is addressing this challenge through the deployment of DeltaFlow(TM), Aligned's proprietary liquid cooling technology, at two of its major campuses in Brazil and Mexico. The company announced that installation and testing for the first phase are underway at the SP04 campus in Brazil and QR03 in Mexico, supported by a combined investment of US$630 million. The deployment expands ODATA's cooling capabilities as demand for infrastructure supporting advanced computing applications continues to evolve. Liquid Cooling Addresses Rising Data Center Density The growth of AI and other high-performance computing workloads is increasing thermal densities within data centers, placing additional demands on conventional cooling systems. DeltaFlow(TM) was developed by Aligned in collaboration with Munters, a global provider of data center cooling solutions, to address the thermal requirements of higher-density environments. The technology operates as a secondary fluid circuit within the data hall, continuously recirculating its coolant through a closed-loop system. This approach enables thermal management for high-density computing while supporting ODATA's water conservation objectives. The company says its cooling installations are designed to operate without consuming water during cooling operations. The systems use pure, deionized water in a closed circuit, allowing the fluid to circulate continuously rather than requiring ongoing water consumption for cooling. For data center operators, this architecture connects cooling efficiency with infrastructure scalability, particularly as computing requirements increase across AI and other advanced applications. ODATA's deployment also introduces hybrid cooling capabilities. DeltaFlow(TM) is designed to integrate with Aligned's Delta Cube (Delta[3]) air-cooling system, allowing data centers to combine liquid and air cooling within the same data hall. This flexibility enables operators to accommodate different thermal requirements within a single facility, supporting infrastructure configurations that include both conventional and high-density computing environments. ODATA Extends Cooling Strategy in Brazil and Mexico The implementation builds on ODATA's earlier introduction of Aligned's Delta Cube cooling system in Latin America in October 2024. The company is now expanding its cooling portfolio through DeltaFlow(TM), positioning liquid cooling as a component of its infrastructure strategy for next-generation workloads. Ricardo Alário, CEO of ODATA, says the deployment reflects the company's approach to responding to changing infrastructure requirements across the region. "As the global demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, the data center industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Bringing DeltaFlow(TM) technology to Latin America reflects our commitment to anticipating the constantly evolving needs of the market," says Alário. He adds that ODATA aims to establish DeltaFlow(TM) as a reference in liquid cooling while expanding the company's contribution to the region's capacity to support next-generation applications. The investment in Brazil and Mexico therefore extends beyond the introduction of a new cooling technology. It also reflects the growing importance of thermal management as an infrastructure consideration for data center development. Local Manufacturing Supports Regional Expansion DeltaFlow(TM) is already being manufactured at Munters' facility in Araucária, Paraná, Brazil. The production center complements existing manufacturing operations in the United States and supports ODATA's installations in Brazil and Mexico. The manufacturing footprint is also intended to support future projects in Chile and Colombia, providing a regional supply chain for the company's planned infrastructure expansion. Local production in Brazil is expected to support manufacturing employment and improve supply chain logistics, potentially enabling faster deployment of cooling systems across ODATA's regional operations. Keith Dunnavant, Vice President of Offer Strategy and Portfolio Management at Munters, says the company is expanding DeltaFlow(TM) unit manufacturing to support ODATA's deployments in Brazil and Mexico. "Our global manufacturing presence allows us to support Aligned and ODATA with their next-generation cooling technologies as they continue expanding digital infrastructure capacity across Latin America and other regions," Dunnavant says. With liquid cooling now being deployed across two major ODATA campuses, the initiative places thermal infrastructure at the center of the company's strategy for supporting higher-density computing.