Data Centre Technician (Gauteng)

2024/08/26
Reference Number
DCTJB01
Description

Purpose of the role

The Data Centre technician (electrical technician) 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. 

 

OBJECTIVES

Main function of the Job 

  • Monitoring and maintenance of all Data Centre critical infrastructure (generator, UPS, fire and cooling systems) 
  • Performing planned and preventative maintenance of all infrastructure
  • Fault detection of critical infrastructure
  • Switching and isolation of MV and LV equipment
  • Installing and commissioning of new plant
  • Daily walk arounds and inspections of electrical, mechanical (cooling) and fire systems and equipment
  • Wiring of electrical control panels
  • Offering technical support at Data Centre by performing system/network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting in order to ensure optimum operations.
  • Monitoring system processes to ensure smooth operations.
  • Evaluating heating and cooling systems to ensure they are operational and can meet equipment temperature conditions.
  • Comply with working methods ensuring that all client SLA and MSA’s are achieved
  • Monitor critical environments to ensure uptime and efficient resolution of issues

Compliance

  • Maintain compliance in accordance to all relative policies, procedures and legislative codes
  • Meet agreed inter-departmental OLA (Operational Level Agreement)
  • Health & Safety monitoring and corrective action to meet statutory compliance and company’s objective of zero tolerance to unsafe work practices
Requirements

Skill Requirements

  • Good technical / electrical abilities
  • Effective communication skills, active listener, ability to understand requirements and be able to explain complicated technical process in a simple to way to non-technical staff is a requirement for successful data technicians
  • Data Technicians often develop standard operating procedures and manuals for the networks they are in charge of
  • Proactive problem solver, perform rapid and accurate assessments
  • Ability to work independently, as well as being a positive team player
  • Self-motivated
  • Conducts self professionally, exhibits elevated levels of tolerance and patience
  • Responsible for continued learning and self-development
  • Quick response to potentially critical situations
  • Trouble shoot systems and components to identify root causes of failures
  • Implement corrective actions promptly to mitigate the negative effects of system changes
  • Good Microsoft Office skills

Qualifications and Experience

  • Red Seal Trade Tested Electrician OR National Diploma in electrical engineering
  • A minimum of 2 years post qualification work experience
  • Previous data centre experience would be advantageous 
  • Knowledge of Data Centre environments and critical infrastructure would be advantageous
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Gauteng