Data Centre HVAC Technician – Uptime & Maintenance Expert

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company is seeking a Data Centre Technician (HVAC) to oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of the data centre HVAC infrastructure, including chillers, AHU, CRAH/CRAC, and related systems. The role emphasizes reliable uptime and efficient cooling across client environments.

You will work as the SME for HVAC, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and coordinate with OEMs to minimise downtime while supporting ISO compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining data centre HVAC infrastructure.
• Ability to perform planned and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with critical environment monitoring and controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, repair and maintain HVAC infrastructure including chillers, AHU, CRAH/CRAC, and air handling units.
• Act as subject matter expert for HVAC and support a team of technicians.
• Perform and manage planned maintenance, coordinate with OEM contractors as needed.
• Diagnose faults and coordinate repairs to minimise client environment downtime.
• Continuously optimise HVAC equipment for efficiency and uptime.
• Ensure adherence to SLA targets and safety standards.
• Inspect control systems and panels to maintain day-1 condition.
• Provide support for installation, commissioning and acceptance testing of new HVAC plant.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chillers

Preventive maintenance

Fault finding

Job description

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company is seeking a Data Centre Technician (HVAC) to oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of the data centre HVAC infrastructure, including chillers, AHU, CRAH/CRAC, and related systems. The role emphasizes reliable uptime and efficient cooling across client environments.

You will work as the SME for HVAC, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and coordinate with OEMs to minimise downtime while supporting ISO compliance and safety standards.