Data Center Technician.

In brief

Overview This role is for a Data Center Technician at NTT, specifically a Skilled Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician. The position is responsible for ensuring the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center's electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems. The technician will apply their knowledge and skills to maximize customer uptime, ensure prompt identification and repair of data center problems, guarantee quality services from contractors, and meet internal customer demands in a cost-effective manner. The role also involves acting as an informal team leader, cultivating a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on achieving operational excellence. What you will do * Develops creative approaches to keeping operational costs to a minimum, improves efficiency, and implements new strategies. Systems of responsibility include: * Mechanical responsibilities include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems. * Electrical responsibilities include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load. * Fire Life Safety responsibilities includes wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices. * Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters. * Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical order to determine methods and sequences of processes. * Inspects parts for surface defects. * Installs electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools. * Aligns, fits or assembles component parts, using hand or power tools. * Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include - Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control. * Analyses systems to ensure best practices for both internal and external customers. * Provides feedback to relevant teams on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes. * Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades. * Works with relevant teams to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance program. * Ensures data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction. * Manages systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting events. * Works with relevant teams to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems. * Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Academic Qualifications and Certifications:** * Relevant high school diploma or equivalent. * Relevant advanced qualification or equivalent work-related experience. * CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification (can be gained during course of employment). * **Knowledge and Attributes:** * Substantial understanding of mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a data center environment, including (but not limited to): electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC’s, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS’, ATS’ PDU’s, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH’s, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems. * Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety. * Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e., lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations). * Familiarity with data trending/tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems. * Proficient with MS Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project. * Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in a team environment. * Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems. * Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours. * Ability to logically analyze and solve problems. * Ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.). * Ability to operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera. * Ability to operate a forklift. * Possess critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. * **Required Experience:** * Solid demonstrated experience in a similar role gained within a data center facilities environment. * Solid demonstrated experience in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (preferably a data center, hospital, semi-conductor, or power plant). * Relevant demonstrated experience as a critical facilities maintenance team leader. * Proven experience managing critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, and power distribution equipment within data centre environments. * Solid demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including: * Chilled Water Systems * Large Centrifugal Chillers * Cooling Towers * Heat Exchangers * Water Treatment Systems * VFD’s and Pumps * HVAC equipment * CRAC/CRAH’s * Humidification Systems * Water heaters * Water/Air filters * BMS and PLC Controls * Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems * Fuel/Oil systems * 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution * Static UPS Systems * Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems * Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required (i.e., Tape Rotation, Rack and Stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, patch cable install/removal). Who should apply The ideal candidate is a highly skilled Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician with a substantial understanding of data center electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems. They should possess solid demonstrated experience in a similar role within a data center or other critical facilities environment, with a strong background in mechanical/electrical positions. The role requires proven experience managing critical power infrastructure and extensive hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems. The candidate should be proficient in industrial safety practices, relevant technical tools, and MS Office Suite. They must demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, be capable of operating various tools, and communicate effectively with both internal staff and contractors. A proactive individual who can act as an informal team leader, fostering a collaborative culture and driving operational excellence, is sought. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/data-center-technician-ntt-global-networks Source: myjobmag

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• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Forklift operation
• First aid
• PLC programming

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