Data Centre Facilities Engineer

Logicalis SA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Logicalis SA is seeking a facilities specialist to ensure smooth operation of on-site data centres, server rooms and ICT workspaces. You will work with the Facilities Manager to support HVAC systems, power redundancy, monitoring, fire detection, access control and AV systems.

Responsibilities include planning and controlling data centre facilities, coordinating with vendors, servicing new installations, and travel across Gauteng, Free State and Northwest to support regional sites.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are required.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Organised approach with ability to manage own and others’ workload.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and controls data centre and server room facilities for the client.
• Monitor functioning of data centre and server room facilities.
• Identify and address or escalate risks.
• Plan, install and commission new data centre services as needed.
• Liaise with vendors for current/services management and new installations.
• Decommission and dispose of unused facilities as required.
• Operate as a data centre facilities generalist or across multiple disciplines.
• Travel extensively to regional sites across Gauteng, Free State & Northwest.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Pressure management

Organised work

Meeting facilitation

Office productivity

Education

ICT-related qualification or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logicalis SA is seeking a facilities specialist to ensure smooth operation of on-site data centres, server rooms and ICT workspaces. You will work with the Facilities Manager to support HVAC systems, power redundancy, monitoring, fire detection, access control and AV systems.

Responsibilities include planning and controlling data centre facilities, coordinating with vendors, servicing new installations, and travel across Gauteng, Free State and Northwest to support regional sites.