HVAC SME

DataVolt; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

DataVolt in Riyadh is seeking a senior HVAC engineer to lead design installation and commissioning of cooling systems in data centers. You will ensure customers' SLAs and energy efficiency targets are met while coordinating with engineering and facilities teams.

Key activities include overseeing CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, pumps, and BMS/DCIM integration, mentoring technicians, and driving maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.

Qualifications

• Expertise in cooling systems (e.g., chillers, air handlers, CRAC/CRAH units).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency strategies and metrics (PUE, WUE).
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and DCIM tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership and ability to mentor and lead a team in HVAC engineering best practices.
• Desirable professional qualification e.g. CDCDP, ATD. Health and Safety qualification e.g. IOSH preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the design installation and commissioning of HVAC systems in data centers.
• Oversee configuration and operation of cooling systems to meet temperatures and humidity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet operational and energy efficiency standards.
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for reliability.
• Maintain performance of cooling systems including chillers pumps and control systems.
• Assess cooling infrastructure for issues and improvements.
• Develop cooling strategies with facilities and engineering teams to optimize energy efficiency and uptime.
• Triage and resolve HVAC issues and document root causes.

Skills

Cooling systems expertise

CRAC/CRAH/chillers knowledge

BMS/DCIM familiarity

Energy efficiency metrics (PUE, WUE)

Troubleshooting/diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

IOSH/industry qualification (desirable

Tools

BMS tools

DCIM tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for leading the design installation and commissioning of HVAC systems in new and existing data centers ensuring they meet operational and energy efficiency standards
• This role oversees the configuration and continuous operation of cooling systems including CRAC CRAH units chillers pumps cooling towers and control systems to ensure optimal temperatures and humidity is maintained to meet customer s SLAs
• Lead the design installation and commissioning of HVAC systems for new and existing data centers
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure HVAC systems meet operational and energy efficiency standards
• Oversee the configuration of cooling systems CRAC CRAH units chillers etc to ensure data center temperature and humidity control
• Ensure continuous operation and reliability of HVAC systems by implementing preventative maintenance schedules and procedures
• Oversee and maintain the performance of data center cooling systems including air conditioning units chillers pumps cooling towers and control systems
• Conduct regular assessments of cooling infrastructure to ensure equipment integrity and identify potential issues or areas for improvement
• Work closely with facility management and engineering teams to develop and implement cooling strategies that optimize energy efficiency and minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot and resolve HVAC-related issues minimizing downtime and ensuring maximum system availability
• Respond to cooling related alarms troubleshoot system issues and perform corrective actions to maintain optimal environmental conditions
• Respond to and resolve critical incidents related to HVAC ensuring proper documentation of root cause analysis RCA

Experience & Qualifications

Expertise in cooling systems (e.g., chillers, air handlers, CRAC/CRAH units). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues. Knowledge of energy efficiency strategies and metrics (PUE, WUE). Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools. Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. This position is critical for maintaining the environmental conditions necessary for the optimal performance of IT infrastructure within data centers. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of operational reliability. Leadership and ability to mentor and lead a team in HVAC engineering best practices. Desirable to have an industry-related professional qualification e.g. CDCDP, ATD. Health and Safety qualification e.g. IOSH preferred