Data Centre Technician - Mechanical and Refrigeration

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Centre Technician specializing in HVAC systems. In this role, you will ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of critical HVAC infrastructure, including chillers and air handling units. Your expertise will be vital in optimizing equipment performance, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on operational excellence and client satisfaction. Join a team dedicated to delivering top-notch services in a high-availability data centre setting.

Qualifications

• Expertise in HVAC systems and critical infrastructure maintenance.
• Technical support for control system installation and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain HVAC infrastructure for optimal efficiency.
• Implement repairs and manage contractors to ensure minimal downtime.

Skills

HVAC Systems Expertise

Fault Finding

Preventative Maintenance

Continuous Improvement

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Technical Certification in HVAC

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

HVAC Control Systems

Monitoring Tools

Job description

Purpose of the role

The Data Centre technician (HVAC) provides a range of services which revolves around day-to-day operations & maintenance of the Data Centre facility, including, but not limited to, equipment and processes, ensuring effective and efficient operation of the Data Centre but with a more specified view on HVAC systems.

You will be the subject matter expert for all things HVAC related ensuring the stable operation of all systems supporting client environments.

OBJECTIVES

Main function of the Job

1. Monitoring, repair and maintenance of all critical HVAC infrastructure including but not limited to (Chillers, Dry Air Coolers, AHU, CRAH, CRAC, Fresh Air Packaged Units & Comfort Cooling).
2. HVAC subject matter expert, supporting a larger team of technicians with varying skill and qualification levels.
3. Performing and managing planned and preventative maintenance of HVAC infrastructure either self or by OEM contractor.
4. Fault finding and identification on critical infrastructure, implementing repairs or management of OEM contractors to ensure minimal impact on the supported environments with an aim to reduce overall return to service time.
5. Continuous optimisation of all HVAC equipment to ensure maximum efficiency gains with a keen eye for continuous improvement.
6. Proactive working methods to ensure that all SLA parameters are maintained.
7. Monitor critical environments to ensure maximum uptime measured against 99.999% uptime principles with swift and efficient resolution of any identified issues.
8. Switching and isolation of HVAC equipment prior to maintenance or repairs.
9. Assist project and consultant teams with installation, commissioning and accepting for service of new HVAC plant and associated equipment.
10. Daily walk arounds and inspections of HVAC and supporting infrastructure to minimise the risk of unplanned outages and ensuring plant under your control remains at industry leading standard.
11. Wiring and regular inspection of control systems and panels to ensure the environment remains in day 1 condition.
12. Offering technical support at our facilities by performing a supporting role with control system/network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting in order to ensure optimum performance of the cooling plant.
13. Continuous monitoring of the HVAC and supporting systems within data halls and processes to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation.

Compliance

1. Maintain compliance in accordance with all Company policies, procedures and legislative requirements and codes.
2. Active participation with various teams to ensure ISO certifications are maintained.
3. Working methods to ensure that all client SLA’s and MSA’s are met and maintained.
4. Meet agreed inter-departmental OLA’s (Operational Level Agreement’s).
5. Proactive Health & Safety monitoring and corrective action to meet statutory compliance and company’s objective of zero tolerance towards unsafe work practices.