Data Centre Technician- Mechanical and Refrigeration (HVAC)

Teraco; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center provider in Gauteng is looking for a Data Centre Technician (HVAC) responsible for maintaining and optimizing HVAC systems. You will ensure compliance with all company policies while minimizing unplanned outages. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in HVAC operations and maintenance, demonstrating proactive health and safety monitoring to meet compliance objectives. Join our team to enhance operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and maintaining HVAC infrastructure.
• Ability to implement repairs and manage contractors effectively.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and ISO certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, repair, and maintain critical HVAC systems.
• Support a team of technicians through HVAC expertise.
• Conduct daily inspections to minimize unplanned outages.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Fault finding

Maintenance management

Proactive health and safety monitoring

Job description

Overview

Purpose of the role

The Data Centre technician (HVAC) provides a range of services which revolves around day to day operations and 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

Responsibilities

• 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).
• HVAC subject matter expert, supporting a larger team of technicians with varying skill and qualification levels.
• Performing and managing planned and preventative maintenance of HVAC infrastructure either self or by OEM contractor.
• 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.
• Continuous optimisation of all HAVC equipment to ensure maximum efficiency gains with a keen eye for continuous improvement.
• Proactive working methods to ensure that all SLA parameters are maintained.
• Monitor critical environments to ensure maximum uptime measured against 99.999% uptime principals with swift and efficient resolution of any identified issues.
• Switching and isolation of HVAC equipment prior to maintenance or repairs.
• Assist project and consultant teams with installation, commissioning and accepting for service of new HVAC plant and associated equipment.
• 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.
• Wiring and regular inspection of control systems and panels to ensure the environment remains in day 1 condition.
• 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.
• Continuous monitoring of the HVAC and supporting systems within data halls and processes to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation.

Compliance

Compliance

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