Data Center Technician

The client is looking for a Data Center Technician to work a 6-month rolling contract based in South Africa (Cape Town).

Knowledge reserve:

• Be familiar with the working principle, maintenance requirements and fault diagnosis of diesel generator sets, oil system, ATS equipment, understand the schematic diagram of the main electrical circuit and secondary control circuit, and understand the control logic and working principle of the fuel supply system.
• Be familiar with the system architecture of electrical products in data centers, be familiar with the working principle, maintenance requirements and fault diagnosis of UPS systems, DC Plants, Batteries, etc., and understand the schematic diagram of the main electrical circuit and secondary control circuit.
• Be familiar with the working principle, maintenance requirements and fault diagnosis of HVAC equipment, and be able to install, inspect and repair metal ducts, refrigerants and air-conditioning compressors, etc.

Daily operation and maintenance:

• Be able to independently formulate equipment maintenance SOPs and have independent operation capabilities, be able to formulate detailed operation and maintenance (O&M) plans, and track their implementation. Be familiar with the spare parts and consumables list for equipment operation and maintenance, and be able to put forward procurement requirements in a timely manner.

Tool use:

• Proficient in the use of tools and materials related to mechanical and electrical operations.

Educational requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, or relevant diploma from a technical college/university of technology (e.g. Higher National Diploma/National Diploma/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering).

Professional qualifications:

• Professional Engineering Technician qualification certified by the South African Institution of Engineers (ECSA), or other relevant industry certification. Or certification by the South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Association (SARACCA), the South African Engineering and Technology Association (SEIFSA) or the South African Quality Control Council (SAQCC), and qualifications and experience in HVAC industry standards in telecommunications data centers or other similar critical facilities.

Safety certificates:

• Possess relevant safety operation and electrical/mechanical specifications certificates. Or Possess relevant safety operation and HVAC specifications certificates.

Please note:  Due to the urgency the client will only hire consultants based in South Africa.