Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Find 29,000+ jobs, internships & events from 6,000+ top companies on Huzzle using AI

Critical Facilities Technician

image

Vantage Data Centers

Jan 16

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • Johannesburg
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 3-5 years’ experience in industrial systems maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, technical writing skills, reliable transport, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • You will maintain critical systems, manage projects, respond to emergencies, ensure safety, communicate with teams, produce reliability reports, and create operating procedures for maintenance activities.

Requirements

  • Practical experience of at least three years, preferably five, in maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems, such as emergency units (generators, fuel distribution, paralleling cabinets), electrical distribution devices (medium voltage/low voltage switchgear and related controls), UPS, HVAC systems, air handlers, computer room cooling systems, and building monitoring and control systems
  • Demonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems and building management/automation equipment
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical engineering plans as well as building architecture and to understand connections and single-line diagrams
  • Knowledge of common concepts, practices and processes related to mechanical and electrical systems required to operate data centers
  • Experience and skills in technical writing, as well as creating, coordinating, updating and modifying work methods, standard operating procedures and emergency procedures for critical installations, including support of new systems and research of technical requirements
  • Professional experience in the electrical or mechanical sector (highly desired), focused on technical skills and training, with the intention of obtaining a license within a reasonable time frame
  • Willingness to follow official training if necessary in a field of specialization, such as maintenance of UPS systems
  • Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies
  • Ability to travel occasionally for training purposes (less than 5% of total time)
  • Potential employees must complete a background check successfully
  • Proven skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) and automatic building control systems

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the optimal functioning of the mechanical and electrical systems of the data center at all times, including preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Work under limited supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Manage multiple single or ongoing projects.
  • Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and risk-free work environment.
  • Demonstrate discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting to new priorities in a changing environment.
  • Communicate regularly with employees at all levels of the company and with external suppliers.
  • Operate critical systems (UPS, PDUs, diesel generators, automatic transfer equipment, building controls, HVAC, industrial chillers, computer room air handling units, etc.) and perform their maintenance and repairs.
  • Produce reliability reports to achieve and maintain capacity targets and 100% availability rate.
  • Coordinate and monitor the work of maintenance service providers to ensure the safety of personnel, protect critical facility equipment, and maintain power to the critical load.
  • Create the necessary work methods, standard operating procedures and emergency procedures to which all maintenance activities must comply.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Critical Facilities Technician at Vantage Data Centers?

The primary role of a Critical Facilities Technician is to ensure the optimal functioning of the mechanical and electrical systems of the data center, performing both preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure uninterrupted service for customers.

What type of systems will I be working with in this position?

You will work with critical systems such as UPSs, PDUs, diesel generators, automatic transfer equipment, building controls, HVAC systems, and industrial chillers.

What are the physical demands of this job?

The physical demands include the ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, smell, talk, hear, use hands for typing and handling, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, practical experience of at least three years, preferably five, in maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems is required.

Will training be provided for specific systems, such as UPS systems?

Yes, there is a willingness to follow official training in specific areas of specialization, including maintenance of UPS systems.

What hours will I be expected to work?

You must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.

Is prior experience in electrical or mechanical sectors required for this job?

Professional experience in the electrical or mechanical sector is highly desired, with a focus on technical skills and training.

Will I need to travel for this position?

You may need to travel occasionally for training purposes, but this should be less than 5% of your total time.

What benefits does Vantage Data Centers offer to employees?

Vantage Data Centers offers a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits that exceed local expectations, along with a total compensation package above market standards.

Does Vantage Data Centers offer opportunities for professional development?

Yes, employees can benefit from an array of recognition, training, and development opportunities throughout the year.

image

Vantage Data Centers

Experience | Scalability | Efficiency By Design

Consulting
Industry
201-500
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.