Data Centre Technician - Mechanical and Refrigeration

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre services provider is seeking a Data Centre technician specializing in HVAC systems. The role entails monitoring, repairing, and maintaining critical HVAC infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and compliance with company policies. Candidates should have a strong HVAC background, commitment to health and safety, and experience in preventative maintenance. Join a dynamic team to support industry-leading standards in data centre operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring, maintaining HVAC infrastructure.
• Ability to conduct fault finding and implement repairs.
• Proficient in technical support through control systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain critical HVAC infrastructure.
• Serve as an HVAC subject matter expert.
• Conduct regular inspections to minimize unplanned outages.

Skills

HVAC systems expertise

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding

Technical support

Job description

Purpose of the role

The Data Centre technician (HVAC) provides a range of services which revolve 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 with a focus on HVAC systems.

You will be the subject matter expert for all HVAC-related matters, 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, and comfort cooling.
2. Serving as the HVAC subject matter expert, supporting a team of technicians with varying skills and qualifications.
3. Performing and managing planned and preventative maintenance of HVAC infrastructure, either independently or through OEM contractors.
4. Fault finding and identification on critical infrastructure, implementing repairs or managing OEM contractors to minimize impact on supported environments and reduce overall return-to-service time.
5. Continuous optimization of HVAC equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and ongoing improvement.
6. Proactive working methods to ensure all SLA parameters are maintained.
7. Monitoring critical environments to ensure maximum uptime, aiming for 99.999% uptime, with swift and efficient issue resolution.
8. Switching and isolating HVAC equipment prior to maintenance or repairs.
9. Assisting project and consultant teams with installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of new HVAC plant and equipment.
10. Conducting daily walk-arounds and inspections of HVAC and supporting infrastructure to minimize unplanned outages and maintain industry-leading standards.
11. Wiring and regular inspection of control systems and panels to ensure optimal conditions.
12. Providing technical support through control system/network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting to optimize cooling plant performance.
13. Continuous monitoring of HVAC and supporting systems within data halls to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation.

Compliance

• Maintaining compliance with all company policies, procedures, legislative requirements, and codes.
• Participating actively with teams to ensure ISO certifications are maintained.
• Ensuring adherence to client SLAs and MSAs.
• Meeting inter-departmental OLAs (Operational Level Agreements).
• Proactive health & safety monitoring and corrective actions to meet statutory compliance and support a zero-tolerance policy towards unsafe work practices.