Data Centre Technician — Mechanical and Refrigeration (HVAC)

at  Teraco

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Sound HVAC and general technical abilities.
• Effective communication skills, active listener, ability to understand requirements and be able to explain complicated technical processes in a simple easy to understand ways to technical and non-technical staff is a requirement for successful data center technicians.
• Ability to develop standard and emergency operating procedures and manuals for the systems under your control.
• Ability to read and understand single line and circuit diagrams.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to perform rapid and accurate assessments.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure 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 as well as knowledge transfer to fellow team members.
• Ability to think on your feet with quick responses to potentially critical situations.
• Ability to trouble shoot systems and components to identify root causes of failures.
• Implement corrective actions promptly to mitigate the negative effects of system changes or failures.
• Sound Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Trade Tested Refrigeration Mechanic (industrial) - Required.
• Authorised refrigeration practitioner for safe handling of refrigerants would be advantageous.
• Previous working experience with chilled water, closed loop dry-air cooling or direct expansion cooling systems.
• Electrical trade certificate or National Diploma in electrical engineering would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of control systems i.e. Siemens, Schneider, Carel etc would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification work experience in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Previous data centre experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Data Centre environments and critical supporting infrastructure would be advantageous.

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.