MEP Senior Technician (Supervisor) - Data Center

Confidential; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Technician (Supervisor) to lead operation and maintenance of critical MEP infrastructure in a mission-critical Data Center environment.

You will supervise electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting 24x7 operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 15 years of Data Center Operations & Maintenance experience.
• Experience leading critical maintenance and operational teams in Data Centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Preferred certifications: C-Net, Uptime Institute, EPI, NFPA, ASHRAE, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; available for 24x7 support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation and maintenance across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of critical MEP infrastructure.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Monitor system performance, review alarms, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Oversee switching operations, shutdowns, commissioning support, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, safety regulations, and facility procedures.
• Coordinate technicians, vendors, and contractors to maintain operational excellence.
• Prepare maintenance reports, incident reports, and performance documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma / ITI in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LV Electrical Systems

UPS

Generators

ATS/STS

Switchgear

PDUs

RPPs

HVAC & Cooling Infrastructure

Pumps & Plumbing Systems

BMS Monitoring Platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MEP Senior Technician (Supervisor) to lead the operation and maintenance of critical Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing infrastructure within a mission-critical Data Center environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation and maintenance activities across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of critical MEP infrastructure.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective, predictive, and condition-based maintenance activities.
• Monitor system performance, review alarms, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Oversee switching operations, shutdown activities, commissioning support, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, safety regulations, and critical facility procedures.
• Coordinate technicians, vendors, and contractors to maintain operational excellence.
• Prepare maintenance reports, incident reports, inspection records, and performance documentation.

Requirements

• Diploma / ITI in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of Data Center Operations & Maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • LV Electrical Systems
  • UPS, Generators, ATS/STS
  • Switchgear, PDUs, RPPs
  • HVAC & Cooling Infrastructure
  • Pumps, Plumbing Systems
  • BMS Monitoring Platforms
• Experience leading critical maintenance and operational teams within Data Centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Preferred certifications: C-Net, Uptime Institute, EPI, NFPA, ASHRAE, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to support 24x7 operations and emergency activities.