Shift Technician

2 days ago


Midrand, South Africa CBRE Excellerate Full time

**CBRE Overview**

CBRE manages the maintenance of Data Centres and is committed to the provision of an efficient and effective critical engineering maintenance service. The primary function is to ensure 100% uptime of engineering services to ensure there is zero impact to the client’s business operations.

**Job Purpose**:
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 ensure reliability, efficiency, and adherence to industry and CBRE standards. The focus on Mechanical discipline will compliment the current operation structure

**Key Responsibilities**:

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

**Required Skills & Experience**:

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

**Additional Considerations**:

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

This role is crucial in ensuring **seamless execution of PPM activities** and maintaining operational efficiency in Data Centre environments.


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