Job Summary
The Electrical Manning Technician provides hands-on operational coverage of the data center’s electrical infrastructure, including routine inspections, first-line maintenance, equipment monitoring, and alarm response.
The role operates under the direction of the Electrical Engineer and carries out assigned activities in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions. The Electrical Engineer retains responsibility for maintenance planning, technical authorization, and approval of work.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine rounds and inspections of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear, transformers, low-voltage (LV) switchboards, main distribution boards (MDBs), sub-main distribution boards (SMDBs), distribution boards (DBs), motor control centers (MCCs), automatic transfer switches (ATS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), batteries, and generators, and record operating parameters.
Execute electrical switching, isolation, and restoration strictly in accordance with approved procedures and authorization from the Electrical Engineer, within the technician’s training and authorized scope.
Perform first-line preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and job cards.
Support diesel generator (DG) operations through daily checks, test run assistance, fuel system inspections, and equipment readiness checks.
Respond promptly to electrical alarms, trips, and faults, and escalate incidents to the Electrical Engineer in accordance with approved procedures.
Inspect equipment for signs of overheating, loose connections, abnormal noise, burning odors, and physical damage, and report defects immediately.
Support electrical testing activities, including insulation resistance, continuity, and circuit breaker functional testing, under the Electrical Engineer’s direction.
Assist and escort Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and vendor teams during servicing and maintenance activities under the Electrical Engineer’s supervision.
Comply with lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash safety precautions, permit-to-work requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), MOPs, and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) at all times.
Maintain accurate shift logs, equipment readings, inspection checklists, shift handover records, and job card closure documentation.
Carry out all activities in a manner that preserves electrical system availability, redundancy, and safety.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Industrial Training Institute (ITI) qualification in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance. Experience in data centers or other critical facilities is preferred.
Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams and follow written procedures and work instructions accurately.
Ability to safely perform field-based inspections and hands-on maintenance activities.
Basic written and spoken English sufficient for maintaining logs, understanding work instructions, and communicating clearly over the radio.