Shift Technician

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for overseeing the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of all systems within the Data Centre environment. This includes vendor supervision, compliance checks, and quality control for Planned Vendor activity to ensure reliability, efficiency, and adherence to industry and CBRE standards. The focus on Mechanical discipline will complement the current operation structure.

1. Vendor Supervision: Oversee and coordinate external service providers performing mechanical PPM activities.
2. HVAC Systems: Ensure maintenance and servicing of precision cooling units, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, and air handling systems.
3. Fire Suppression Systems: Monitor vendor performance in maintaining FM200, Novec 1230, and water mist fire suppression systems.
4. Plumbing & Piping: Ensure maintenance of chilled water piping, pumps, and valves supporting cooling operations.
5. PPM Execution: Ensure vendors adhere to scheduled maintenance plans and complete tasks as per SLA and compliance requirements.
6. Quality Control: Verify that all maintenance activities meet safety, efficiency, and compliance standards.
7. Compliance & Safety: Ensure mechanical maintenance aligns with HSE regulations, ASHRAE standards, and Uptime Institute guidelines.
8. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate logs of PPM activities, contractor work, and compliance reports.
9. Energy Efficiency: Ensure vendors optimize cooling efficiency and energy-saving best practices.

1. Technical Qualification: Apprenticeship, or preferred Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or equivalent.
2. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in a Data Centre, critical environment, or large-scale critical industrial facility.
3. Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., HVAC Technician License, Fire Suppression Certification) preferred.
4. Knowledge of Standards: Familiarity with ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, and ISO data centre standards.
5. Problem-Solving: Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems.
6. Communication: Ability to document, report, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

1. Availability for shift work and on-call duties.
2. Strong understanding of BMS (Building Management Systems) and DCIM (Data Centre Infrastructure Management) platforms.
3. Ability to work in high-pressure environments and critical infrastructure settings.