Data Centre Shift Technician

Job Description

• Monitor, maintain, and repair critical infrastructure, including electrical distribution, UPS, generator, HVAC, and fire protection systems
• Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance to ensure facility reliability and compliance with operational standards
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on critical systems, implementing repairs and coordinating with specialist contractors where required
• Perform equipment inspections, switching and isolation procedures, and daily infrastructure walkabouts to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Support infrastructure projects, commissioning activities, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximise uptime and efficiency

• Trade Tested Red Seal Electrician
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong electrical fault-finding, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, and schematics
• Experience working within industrial, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, or high-availability environments
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills
• Willingness to work shifts in a 24/7 operational environment
• Wireman's Licence would be advantageous
• Data centre, critical facility, or mission-critical environment experience would be advantageous

• Trade Tested Red Seal Electrician
• BEng, BSc, BTech, or National Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.