Electrical Systems Specialist

Airtrunk; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AirTrunk in Hong Kong is seeking an Electrical Systems Specialist to lead high voltage switching operations and oversee MV/LV electrical systems across HK sites. You will collaborate with DC Operations and Development teams to develop safe procedures, review MOPs, and ensure compliance with local electrical codes.

The role requires deep HV/LV experience (minimum 8 years), HK electrical licensing, and strong communication in English and Cantonese/M Mandarin/Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of proven experience performing high voltage switching and low voltage work.
• Electrical license: Cat H0 with C0.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems including EHV, MV, LV generators, PTUs (UPS) and ATS functionality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Cantonese/Mandarin.
• Understanding of power quality.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line and technical diagrams and communicate to non-technical colleagues.
• Basic understanding of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Strong communicator in technical meetings to pass on operational requirements to projects teams and GCs.
• Ability to express potential design issues on behalf of operations during design stages.

Responsibilities

• Author high voltage switching instructions and lead peer reviews for procedure accuracy.
• Prepare or review MOPs for construction-based electrical integration works.
• Review and assist in MOPs from partners for MV or LV works.
• Carry out MV switching with local DC operations team on HK sites.
• Lead maintenance and inspection of HV/LV switchgear and transformers (11kV to 380V).
• Lead maintenance and inspection of LV network including generators, UPSs, DC systems and busways.
• Assist commissioning team with HV/LV electrical apparatus (kiosks, UPS, generators).
• Assist in design reviews for new HK projects.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of LV infrastructure: kiosks, PTU, UPS, busways, other LV equipment.
• Understand HK electrical codes and standards.
• Support Safety team during incident investigations with technical mentorship.

Skills

HV switching

LV systems

Electrical licensing

English/Mandarin bilingual

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Job description

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

AirTrunk is a hyperscale data centre company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering the digital infrastructure that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…

Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot

As the Electrical Systems Specialist on site, reporting directly to the Associate Director - Electrical Systems, you will work closely with the DC Operations and Development teams making your mark in a number of ways:

• Lead high voltage switching operations across all Hong Kong sites and apply an accepted methodology to ensure the safe operation of all high-voltage equipment.
• Engaging with our General Contractors, and our DC operations team to develop Methods of Procedures (MOPs) to ensure they meet risk mitigation and safety requirements.
• Work with the commissioning team to deliver, technically accurate and timely projects for our customers.
• Provide technical support for our Low Voltage equipment to our operations team.
• Attend factory witness testing. This will be in Hong Kong or outside of Hong Kong for both MV or Low voltage equipment.

YourDay to Day

• Author high voltage switching instructions and then lead a peer review session to confirm the accuracy of the switching procedure.
• Prepare or review MOPS (Method of Procedure) for construction based electrical integration works.
• Review and assist in MOP preparation from other related partners. This could be either MV or LV works.
• Carry out Medium Voltage switching with our local DC operations team on our Hong Kong sites.
• Lead the maintenance and inspection of the high voltage and low voltage switchgear and transformers (11kV down to 380 V).
• Lead the maintenance and inspection of the low voltage network, this includes Generators, UPS’s including DC systems and Busways.
• Assist our commissioning team with electrical-related apparatus. This includes high voltage apparatus, kiosks, low voltage generators, or uninterruptible power supplies.
• Assist in design reviews for new projects within Hong Kong.
• Have a detailed working knowledge of our low Voltage Infrastructure. This equipment will include Kiosk Transformers, low voltage generators, PTU, (uninterruptable power supplies), Busways and other low voltage equipment.
• Have a strong understanding of Hong Kong statutory electrical codes.
• Assist AirTrunk’s Safety team during incident investigations, by supplying technical mentorship.

Requirements

• Has minimally 8years of proven experience in safely performing High Voltage switching operations and Low Voltage equipment.
• Electrical License requirements are Cat H0 required with C0.
• A sound technical knowledge of MV and LV systems. These could include EHV, MV, LV Generators, PTU’s (UPS’s) and Automatic transfer Switches functionality.
• Good communication in both written and verbal for both English and Mandarin/Cantonese.
• An understanding of Power quality.
• Be able to read and interpret single line diagrams, technical diagrams / systems and be able to communicate these systems and functions to them to non-technical colleagues.
• A basic understanding of our HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Be a good communicator during technical meetings. This communication skill is also important to pass on Operational requirements to our Projects teams and our GC’s.
• Can express on behalf of our operations teams any potential design issues (Very important during design stages with respect to replacement strategies of OSE equipment.
• Be able assist our Safety team with electrical (technical or non-Technical). This could be both in reviewing an incident or site preparation.
• Willingness to travel to AirTrunk’s Hong Kong sites and APAC region as and when needed.

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.

The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.

Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.