Data Center HVAC Technician - 24x7 Operations & Maintenance

Confidential; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to support the operation and maintenance of critical Data Center cooling infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. This role ensures precise temperature, airflow, and environmental control for mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities include preventive and predictive maintenance on chillers, CRAH/CRAC, AHUs, FCUs, cooling towers; monitoring alarms; supporting shutdowns and commissioning; documenting logs and reports to guarantee uptime and

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of Data Center Operations & Maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of Data Center cooling, airflow management, and thermal optimization.
• Experience with HVAC diagnostics, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CAFM/CMMS systems.
• Preferred certifications: C-Net, Uptime Institute, EPI, ASHRAE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, predictive, and condition-based maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, cooling towers, pumps, and chilled water systems.
• Monitor cooling system performance and investigate operational alarms.
• Support maintenance shutdowns, equipment changeovers, and cooling restoration activities.
• Conduct testing, commissioning, hydraulic balancing, and performance verification activities.
• Review HVAC trends and ensure efficient thermal management of the facility.
• Prepare maintenance logs, inspection reports, and shift handover documentation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Data Center cooling

Education

Diploma / ITI in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAFM/CMMS systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to support the operation and maintenance of critical Data Center cooling infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. This role ensures precise temperature, airflow, and environmental control for mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities include preventive and predictive maintenance on chillers, CRAH/CRAC, AHUs, FCUs, cooling towers; monitoring alarms; supporting shutdowns and commissioning; documenting logs and reports to guarantee uptime and