Manager - M and E Data Centre at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat's vision is a world where people’s reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Manager - M and E Data Centre

Location: Abuja,NG
        
Job Summary        
Oversee all network operations and maintenance activities in the Data Centre, including capacity monitoring, supervision of all network elements installations, and routine and corrective maintenance of power and cooling systems

Job Responsibilities    

• Facilitate/ ensure AC-DC power and cooling availability target achievement of 99.8% in Data Centres/ MGW sites
• Ensure all operations and implementation activities in the Data Centre are executed professionally and in compliance with approved changes
• Monitor and control network element capacity utilization and always ensure that utilization level does not fall below industry standard. Where applicable, prepare reports to the relevant units on capacity constraints and possible equipment upgrade
• Support network quality assurance in regular monitoring, tracking and reporting of discrepancies in network elements; report same to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain an updated list and layout of all nodes installed in the Data Centres indicating clearly their details and specs and near- and far-end connectivity
• Ensure all installed equipment in the Data Centres is maintained in accordance with the outlined maintenance schedules and procedures, and keep comprehensive maintenance history of all equipment
• Build and maintain effective relationships with switch implementation vendors as well as co-ordinate maintenance activities between the vendors and internal stakeholders in terms of planning, scheduling and database management
• Ensure that the organizational quality policy is complied with on all core network operations and maintenance, and identify areas where the quality policy needs improvement for escalation to quality assurance unit

Requirements        

• First degree or equivalent in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• MBA or relevant M.Sc. will be an added advantage
• Between six (6) and eight (8) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience in Mechanical and Electrical (Power) systems   including diesel generators, rectifiers, UPS, inverters, PDF/ APD panels, ATS/ AMF panels, gear switches, HVAC, public mains supply, power and signal cabling, safety and isolation systems, etc   within a telecoms or other related technical organization with extensive industry experience in Data Centre facility operations and maintenance
• Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate: Proven track record in leading a high-performing team to success, Good time management skills, Adequate supervisory skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating skills and the ability to motivate team-members

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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