Data Center Electrical Engineer

The client is looking for a Data Center Electrical Engineer to work a 3 month rolling contract based in various locations in South Africa (Cape Town). 

Experience: 

• Selected candidate must be an Electrical/UPS/DCPLANT specialist, who has a Wireman license and Trade test and working for maintenance project in DC before.

Related experience:

• 5 years or more of experience in installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of transformers, power distribution cabinets, UPS, switching power supplies, lead-acid batteries and other equipment.

Data center experience:

• Priority is given to those who have experience in operation and maintenance in a data center environment, and familiarity with major UPS/DCPLANT brands (such as Huawei, Masterguard, Liebert APM, Newave, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical facilities, components, products, uninterruptible Power supplies, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Develops blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units and applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the SAQC.

Professional qualifications:

• Manufacturer/Factory Trained and Certified. Holds a valid Wireman’s License.

Safety certificates:

• Possess relevant safety operation and electrical regulations certificates.

Please note: The client is looking for consultants based in South Africa.