Electrical and Mechanical Data Centre Shift Engineer
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Job Location:
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Purpose:
To ensure the continuous and efficient operation of all electrical and mechanical infrastructure within the data centre. The role involves monitoring maintenance troubleshooting and emergency response to support mission-critical systems in a high-availability environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily monitoring and maintenance of all MEP (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing) systems including UPS generators switchgear chillers CRAH units and BMS.
- Respond to alarms and faults diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions to restore normal operations.
- Execute and verify preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as per SOPs EOPs and MOPs.
- Conduct site inspections walk-throughs and BMS monitoring to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
- Supervise and coordinate with vendors and contractors during major maintenance or installation activities.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities incidents and system performance.
- Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental regulations especially when working with energized equipment.
- Participate in testing and commissioning of new systems and upgrades.
- Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within the facility.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in data centre or critical infrastructure environments.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems including MV/LV electrical systems chillers pumps and fuel systems.
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards and TIA-942-B.
- Proficiency in BMS and CAFM systems.
- Experience with LOTO procedures emergency shutdowns and redundancy management.
- Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
- Willingness to work in shifts and be on-call for emergencies.
Preferred Skills:
- CAD/Revit proficiency for reviewing and updating technical drawings.
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with international codes and standards (e.g. NFPA ASHRAE IEC).
Key Skills
- English
- Helpdesk
- Asset Management
- ABB
- Data Mining
- Control Engineering
