Job description

A Data Center Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and monitoring the critical physical and network infrastructure of a facility to ensure maximum uptime. This role bridges the gap between hardware technology and industrial facility management, ensuring seamless operations in a 24/7 environment.

Education & Experience

• Formal Degree: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.
• Work History: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data centers or heavy industrial infrastructure environments.

Technical Skills

• Power Systems: Expertise in generators, UPS, inverters, rectifiers, transformers, substations, and large-scale industrial power equipment.
• Power Distribution: Monitoring PDUs, switchgears, and VFDs to balance electrical loads.
• Cooling & Environmental Controls: Managing HVAC systems, CRAC units, and air handlers to maintain precise temperature and humidity thresholds.
• IT & Networking: Troubleshooting server hardware (CPUs, memory, drives), deploying fiber-optic and copper cabling, and using infrastructure monitoring tools.

Certifications & Compliance

• Core Certifications: AutoCAD, Microsoft Vision, and preferably Data Center-specific certifications.
• Industry Standards: Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, physical data security, environmental standards, and workplace safety protocols.

Soft Skills & Operational Competencies

• Shift Flexibility: Ability to work rotating 24/7/365 shifts.
• Documentation Focus: Maintaining strict change control records and configuration maps.
• Report Writing: Producing high-level analytical and comprehensive reports.
• Leadership: Leading teams by example to achieve operational objectives.
• Problem Solving: Applying critical thinking to rapidly mitigate infrastructure incidents under pressure.

If you believe you meet the above requirements, please forward your application detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates

Email to prossy.banangaki@zte.com