Data Centre Electrical Technician

Indsafri; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri seeks a Data Centre Electrical Technician to join our 24/7 mission-critical operations team, overseeing daily electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and the health of our data centre facilities. You will manage HVAC, UPS, generators, and power systems, coordinate with vendors, maintain documentation, and drive improvements to ensure maximum uptime.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field, Red Seal Trade Test, Wireman’s License, and proven data centre

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field.
• Red Seal Trade Test and a valid Wireman’s License.
• Proven Data Centre management/operations experience with electrical & mechanical systems.
• Expert knowledge of HVAC, UPS, Generators, power reticulation, and HT electrical environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure (HT, power reticulation, distribution, UPS, batteries, generators).
• Develop and execute maintenance schedules; manage repairs and upkeep to high standards.
• Administer vendor/service agreements and ensure on-time delivery per contracts.
• Uphold standards for Incident, Problem, Change, and Capacity Management.
• Identify infrastructure risks and contribute to long-term strategy and roadmap.
• Provide active support for standby, call-outs, and outages.
• Maintain up-to-date data centre documentation and drive upgrades.

Skills

Fault finding

Analytical skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Project management

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Red Seal Trade Test

Wireman’s License

MBA (preferred)

Tools

HVAC systems

UPS

Generators

Power distribution

High-Tension electrical

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Data Centre Electrical Technician to join our 24/7 mission-critical operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and overall health of our Data Centre facilities. You will play a vital role in ensuring maximum uptime, overseeing critical infrastructure (HVAC, UPS, Generators), managing third-party vendors, and driving process improvements to support our customers' hosting requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including High Tension electrical equipment, power reticulation, distribution systems, UPS, battery systems, and generators.
• Maintenance Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance schedules for all critical components; manage facility repairs and general upkeep to maintain high operational standards.
• Vendor Management: Administer third-party service agreements, ensuring all contracted services are delivered timely and in strict accordance with contract specifications.
• Service Methodology: Uphold organizational standards for Incident, Problem, Change, and Capacity Management.
• Risk & Strategy: Identify infrastructure exposures, develop corrective action plans, and contribute to the long-term roadmap and strategy for critical infrastructure support.
• Operational Support: Provide active support for facility requirements, including managing standby schedules, responding to call-outs, and managing operations during load shedding or power outages.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date Data Centre documentation, ensure compliance with industry standards, and provide recommendations for upgrades and efficiency improvements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Red Seal Trade Test and a valid Wireman’s License.
• Proven experience in Data Centre management and operations, specifically regarding electrical and mechanical systems.
• Expert-level knowledge of HVAC, UPS, Generators, power reticulation, and High-Tension electrical environments.
• Analytical Skills: Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities; capable of working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated leadership capability, excellent vendor management skills, and superior written/verbal communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional project management and organizational abilities to manage multiple competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or a similar advanced tertiary qualification.
• Extensive experience with Data Centre infrastructure life-cycle management.
• Environment: This is a 24/7 mission-critical Data Centre environment.
• Availability: Must be available for standby schedules, emergency callouts, and response to power outages/load shedding events.
• Culture: We value innovation, decisiveness, and a results-oriented approach. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical infrastructure strategy within a professional and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Project Management Problem-Solving Data Centre Management vendor management hvac UPS electrical systems fault-finding mechanical systems Generators High Tension electrical environments