Bms Technician

University Of Fort Hare; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in South Africa is seeking a qualified BMS Technician. The successful candidate will manage Data Centre Systems ensuring configuration accuracy and operational integrity, while also maintaining compliance with policies. Ideal applicants will have at least 3 years of relevant data centre experience and excellent technical skills. This position offers competitive, negotiable compensation and requires a proactive approach to system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant data centre experience preferable.
• Extensive knowledge of network topology and protocols preferable.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage working methods to ensure all clients SLAs are achieved.
• Configuration and management of Data Centre monitoring systems.
• Daily system checks to ensure devices are online and operational.

Skills

Excellent technical abilities

Effective communication skills

Proactive problem solver

Advance Microsoft Office skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Schneider Ecostruxure Building Operation (EBO)

Schneider Power Monitoring Expert (PME)

Job description

Annually Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Johannesburg is seeking a BMS Technician to join their team.

The ideal candidate will ensure that all Data Centre Systems (Netbotz, DCE, EBO and PME) are set up, tested, and configured to provide valid, accurate data at all times.

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Conduct and manage working methods to ensure all clients SLAs are achieved.

Configuration and management of Data Centre monitoring systems

Mapping of current transformers and other power monitoring devices to internalsystems

Verification of data to confirm the correct values are being captured.

Ensure no duplication of data.

Set up virtual sensors on BMS Systems.

System enhancement and reporting automation

Produce PME kWh reporting

Produce SLA reports from EBO

Month end Billing – Power exceeded and Footprint billing

CT Power monitoring on DCE

Logging daily tickets for issues picked up with regards to offline devices, unusual datareadings on DCE

CT configuration and alarming set up – Ozone, DCE

Set up and configuration of virtual sensors on BMS Systems.

Updating PME with new kWh client and cabinet info

Investigate CT Power related tickets in conjunction with Data Centre Technicians

Liaising with the DCS teams for resolution of tickets

Attend Monthly Power capacity meeting with management

Expected to improve current processes and introduce automation with aim toward simplification.

Daily system checks to ensure devices are online, operational, and free from alarms.

Ensure the various power monitoring devices are running the correct firmware version.

In conjunction with national Operations teams, ensure the latest firmware version has been tested within a test environment prior to implementation.

Active participation in new data centre builds or expansions

Ensuring comprehensive Root Cause analysis are completed for all monitoring system incidents / outages.

Quick responses to potentially critical situations – relevant to role 3rd party vendor management and service delivery – Monitoring system hardware and software support

Active involvement in network, physical and cyber security matters - Monitoring system hardware and software support

Assist with operational requests to investigate and resolve system related configuration issues.

Review daily reports to identify possible outliers and devise resolution in collaboration with Data Analyst / s

Pro-actively identify, implement, and review monitoring reports to identify potential issues within 24 business hours.

Identify and report on cabinets exceeding environmental threshold.

Compliance in accordance with all relative policies and procedures

Meet agreed inter-departmental OLA (Operational Level Agreement)

Implement company and departmental policies, processes, and work instructions as per the agreed quality and timeline / RFS.

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

Excellent technical abilities

Effective communication skills, active listener – ability to understand requirements.

Proactive problem solver who can perform rapid and accurate assessments.

Ability to work independently, as well as being a positive team player.

Self-motivated

Conducts self professionally, exhibits elevated levels of tolerance and patience.

Responsible for continued learning and self-development.

Advance Microsoft Office skills

Trouble shoot systems and components to identify root causes of failures.

Implement corrective actions promptly to mitigate the negative effects of system changes.

General

Open to provide after-hours support as needed for significant issues

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent technical abilities

Behaviour

Adopt a mindset of continuous improvement

Lead by example

Be on the lookout for constant process improvements

Growing our people

Delivering to our shareholders

Respecting each other

Embracing diversity

Upholding the highest levels of integrity

Serving our internal and external clients

Highly service-oriented, reliable, responsible, self-motivated, and enthusiastic

Ability to work productively in cross-functional teams or resourcefully and independently as an individual

Focused on continued learning and self-development

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• Administrative duties could include;
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations
• Change and incident management
• Ensure adherence to all established guidelines and management practices for employees
• Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities
• Reporting accurately, as per agreed format, quality, and timelines
• Outstanding organizational skills, ability to prioritize effectively.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Matric / Grade 12 is essential

Excellent Excel Skills

Minimum of 3 years relevant data centre experience preferable

Extensive knowledge of network topology and protocols preferable

Knowledge of Building Management Systems is beneficial.

Schneider Ecostruxure Building Operation (EBO) System Knowledge is beneficial.

Schneider Power Monitoring Expert (PME) System Knowledge beneficial.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.