Data Centre Technicians

DataVolt; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

DataVolt in Saudi Arabia seeks a Data Centre Technician to operate, monitor and maintain critical data centre infrastructure, including electrical systems, cooling plants, BMS and CMMS platforms, to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.

You will perform planned preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, support incident recovery, and collaborate with engineers, vendors and contractors to guarantee safe, compliant operations across mission‑critical facilities within a 24/7

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mission-critical environments such as data centres or utilities.
• Technical qualification, Diploma or Trade Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical fields.
• Experience with UPS, generators, switchgear or cooling plants is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain critical data centre infrastructure for uptime.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, HVAC and BMS systems.
• Monitor equipment via BMS, DCIM and plant monitoring systems and respond to alarms.
• Perform inspections, readings and walkdowns across facilities.
• Troubleshoot faults and support safe restoration of systems.
• Support commissioning, testing and operational readiness for new facilities.
• Participate in 24/7 rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Critical facilities experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Able to work 24/7 shifts

Education

Diploma or Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CMMS

BMS

DCIM

PTW/LOTO safety

Job description

Company Description

DataVolt is a global leader in sustainable and innovative data center solutions. We provide businesses across the world with the infrastructure they need to connect, collaborate, and grow in the data-driven landscape of today. Our solutions focus on security, reliability, scalability, and sustainability, empowering our clients to truly achieve digital transformation. We have strategically positioned operations in Riyadh, Dubai, California, Mumbai and Tashkent and are committed to shaping a sustainable digital future through groundbreaking innovation.

As part of our continued expansion, we are recruiting Data Centre Technicians to support multiple mission-critical data centre projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are looking for experienced professionals from Electrical, Medium Voltage, HVAC, Mechanical Cooling, Controls and BMS backgrounds who are passionate about delivering operational excellence within critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain critical data centre infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Carry out planned preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, HVAC, cooling, BMS, controls and medium voltage systems depending on your area of expertise.
• Monitor critical equipment through BMS, DCIM and plant monitoring systems, responding quickly to alarms and operational issues.
• Perform routine inspections, equipment readings and operational walkdowns across data centre facilities.
• Troubleshoot faults, diagnose equipment issues and support the safe restoration of critical systems.
• Support emergency response activities, equipment shutdowns, start-ups and incident recovery following approved operating procedures.
• Work safely within Permit to Work (PTW), Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift logs and CMMS work orders.
• Work closely with engineers, vendors and contractors during maintenance activities and project works.
• Support commissioning activities, system testing and operational readiness for new data centre facilities.
• Participate in a 24/7 rotating shift pattern, including nights, weekends and on‑call support as required for mission‑critical operations.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within mission-critical environments such as Data Centres, Power Generation, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Hospitals or similar critical facilities.
• Technical qualification, Diploma or Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Building Management Systems (BMS), Controls, Medium Voltage or a related discipline.
• Experience maintaining or operating critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, medium voltage systems, CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems, cooling plants, BMS or DCIM platforms.
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance, fault finding and safe isolation procedures.
• Experience working with CMMS systems and maintaining accurate maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of PTW, LOTO and Health & Safety procedures within industrial or critical environments.
• Ability to work within a rotating 24/7 shift environment and respond to emergency call-outs where required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous data centre experience is highly desirable but not essential for candidates with strong critical facilities experience.
• Industry certifications such as CDCTP, First Aid, HSE, LOTO or relevant OEM training would be advantageous.