Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer is part of the Operations Engineering & Service Assurance and is reporting to the Reliability manager. The role is responsible for technical oversight of existing data centres. Conducting quantitative analysis, operational inspections, troubleshooting chronic engineering issues, predictive performance modelling, source control KPI monitoring, and managing network infrastructures



Key Result Areas



Mechanical Infrastructure Management


Accountable to the Data Centre Manager for data centre Mechanical functionality and support to site Managers and MEP providers Accountable for Data Centre energy efficiency - ensure that the infrastructure is operated to minimize the energy consumption without compromising reliability. Responsible for continuous technical support for any Mechanical changes to Site configuration for Mechanical works.

Technical Support on Mechanical Infrastructure


Responsible for quality inspection on Electrical works in any live environments ensuring that all defects and snags are identified and fixed. Responsible to list all defects and snags identified during construction, project completion and live operation. Ensure that all defects and snags are fixed timeously Responsible for technical support to operations teams and contractors with any changes to the design.

Data Centre Mechanical reassurance and sign off


Ensuring that any changes to live environments are in line with the Operational standard and communicated to all parties involved in a project. Witness level 5 commissioning on development projects. Assist all sites on Incidents, RCA and SLD and ensure that where needed analysis is being done to high impact incidents

Standards and Documentation


Prepare and coordinate all scenario and desk top exercises on the Mechanical installation on all sites Establish a system to consistently review and score OEM service delivery. Conduct a thorough review of critical infrastructure training programs and scenario tests.

Communication effectiveness


Responsible for effective communications between the operations, projects and professional design teams. Foster open communication channels between different departments, especially Engineering. Responsible for customer technical support to Sales Team (Deal reviews, special requirements and Site configurations and capacities)

Operational Engineering Consistency


Ensure that the latest Operational standards are applied on all ADC sites Ensure that all actions or gaps identified after incident are implemented on all sites. Ensured that improvement and initiatives identified on one site are replicated to all other sites. (If feasible and possible according to site constraint)


Formal Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Professionally registered Certified Data Centre Professional/ Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager Master's in mechanical engineering is an added advantage

Experience


7 years experience in an operational mission critical environment. 3 years experience with Electrical project design & delivery 5 years experience in Data Centre design & delivery 3 years experience in operational engineering role 5 years significant Data Centre commissioning and acceptance experience 4-7 years working experience in occupational health and safety

Knowledge Areas


In-depth knowledge of technical infrastructure requirements for mission critical facilities Design knowledge in Electrical equipment and infrastructure sizing Knowledge of applicable country specific legislation and regulations Knowledge of the African Data Centre industry and market Good understanding of technology, products and services offered Knowledge of data centre international trends and key performance metrics In-depth knowledge of mission critical infrastructure including MV / LV Electrical systems, HVAC / cooling, security, fire systems, EMS and BMS Monitoring, ITSM, backup, and disaster recovery tools Experience in evaluating systems' safety, reliability, and performance Knowledge of the data center design and operation with a good understanding of technology, products and services offered

Skills


Strong technical ability Ability to work alone or as part of a cross-functional team Engineering problem solving skills Strong verbal and written communications skills Good analytical thinking ability Ability to work under pressure in a mission critical environment Highly motivated and disciplined Process-oriented and conscientious * Experience with disaster recovery plans