Data Centre Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT001731/HC1

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Location:

Centurion, South Africa


SUMMARY:
My client is looking for an experienced Data Centre Engineer for their offices in Samrand. We are looking for an electro-mechanical engineer with an innovative approach to problem-solving, who can help us evolve the thermal design, drive energy efficiency, and ensure a reliable hosting environment that will take the company forward in its quest to become a net-zero emissions data centre operator.

POSITION INFO:

You will be required to, but not limited, to take ownership of the following:

  • Evolve the mechanical and thermal design to enable a higher thermal density in the data centre through data analysis and computer-aided design
  • Drive and improve the gathering of infrastructure data through telemetry
  • Analyse and interpret infrastructure data to pre-empt environmental conditions, detect patterns, measure performance, and build forecast models
  • Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to recommend remedies
  • Plan, execute and project manage mechanical installations
  • Contract management & oversight of the supply chain in the procurement of mechanical equipment

Skills:

  • Attention to detail
  • Have a passion for detailed data analysis, finding the small improvements that collectively make a large impact
  • The ability to understand and interpret the intricacies of air conditioning systems in general and the various strategies that can be deployed
  • Good communicator and well-articulated
  • The ability to convey highly technical concepts in a manner that is easy to understand
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply good business acumen in proposals
  • Proficiency in using CAD software to build, model and simulate designs
  • Enjoys a collaborative workspace and solicits the input from all stakeholders
  • PLC experience - WAGO and Movikon experience will be an advantage

Requirements:

  • A degree in Electro-Mechanical or Mechanical engineering with a solid understanding and interest in thermal dynamics
  • Established knowledge and experience in MV/LV electrical infrastructure design
  • Masters degree will be an advantage
  • Experience in;
  • - designing industrial-scale air conditioning systems
  • - energy efficiency projects at scale

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