Job Summary
The Mechanical Manning Technician provides hands-on operational coverage of the data center’s mechanical and cooling systems, including routine inspections, first-line maintenance, equipment monitoring, and alarm response.
The role operates under the direction of the Mechanical Engineer and carries out assigned activities in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions. The Mechanical Engineer retains responsibility for maintenance planning, technical authorization, and approval of work.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine rounds and inspections of chillers, pumps, cooling towers, computer room air handling (CRAH) units, computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units, air handling units (AHUs), fans, filters, coils, valves, and actuators, and record operating parameters.
Monitor data hall temperature, humidity, airflow, and differential pressure, and immediately report deviations to the Mechanical Engineer.
Perform first-line preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and job cards, including filter replacement, belt checks, greasing, and minor repairs.
Check and record chilled water supply and return temperatures, flow rates, pressures, and valve positions.
Carry out visual inspections, leak checks, and approved first-line response activities for liquid cooling systems, where installed.
Support routine checks and vendor activities for Water Treatment Plants (WTP), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), and fire protection systems, where included in the site’s scope.
Collect water and coolant samples for laboratory testing as coordinated by the Mechanical Engineer.
Respond promptly to mechanical alarms, high-temperature conditions, and leaks, and escalate incidents to the Mechanical Engineer in accordance with approved procedures.
Execute equipment changeovers and rotation strictly in accordance with approved procedures and authorization from the Mechanical Engineer.
Assist and escort Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and vendor teams during servicing and maintenance activities under the Mechanical Engineer’s supervision.
Comply with lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), MOPs, Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements at all times.
Maintain accurate shift logs, equipment readings, inspection checklists, shift handover records, and job card closure documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Industrial Training Institute (ITI) qualification in Mechanical, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), or Refrigeration.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in HVAC or mechanical plant maintenance. Experience in data centers or other critical facilities is preferred.
Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) 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.