Job Title: Data Centre Technician
Division: BFM Operations 2
Location: Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 10 January 2025
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
About Bidvest Facilities Management:
Bidvest Facilities Management (BFM) is committed to delivering exceptional service across various sectors. Their focus is on managing and maintaining facilities to the highest standards, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. The company is dedicated to developing and empowering its employees while maintaining a focus on equity in employment.
Role Purpose:
To implement and manage an effective maintenance system within customer facilities and ensure the delivery of service level agreements (SLAs). This role involves managing asset care, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards.
Main Outputs:
- Preventative Maintenance (PM): Maintain and monitor PM schedules in accordance with SLAs for all equipment and services.
- Engineering Specifications: Develop and manage engineering specifications for new and existing assets.
- Asset Audits and Inspections: Complete highly technical maintenance and statutory asset audits.
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA): Investigate equipment failures, submit failure reports, and develop recommendations.
- Risk Evaluation: Identify and evaluate maintenance risks on client equipment and ensure resolutions are found.
- Project Involvement: Participate in end-to-end project work as requested by Project Managers.
- Vendor Management: Manage vendors, suppliers, contractors, and OEMs for equipment services, ensuring specifications are met.
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualifications:
- N6 or National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field
- Matric (Senior Certificate)
- Electrical/HVAC Trade Test (Required)
- Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) Certificate (Required)
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant engineering experience in facility maintenance
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant engineering experience overall
- At least 3 years’ experience in a Data Centre environment
- Skills & Competencies:
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
- SAP knowledge
- Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO 9001 Quality Management, and Risk Management Systems
- Competencies:
- Initiative and Proactivity
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding
- Ability to meet deadlines and stay highly motivated
- Stress tolerance and good written communication skills
- Basic supervisory skills
- Customer focus, innovative thinking, and problem-solving ability
- Strong planning, scheduling, and teamwork skills
- Ability to build relationships and apply interactive reasoning
Additional Information:
- Bidvest FM is committed to maintaining equity in employment.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 31 January 2025.
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