Facilities and Data Centre Power System Technician at ipNX Nigeria Limited

ipNX is one of Nigeria’s fastest growing Information and Communications Technology companies, serving a multitude of needs across enterprises, small businesses and residents with innovative, world-class services. Our ability to identify, satisfy and exceed today’s market needs is a testament to over a decade of experience, our commitment, drive and passion realized through highly skilled and well seasoned professionals.

As a pioneer and a leading Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) operatorin Nigeria, we currently provide a number of solutions to various industries and market segments using industry-leading technology (such as our very own Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) cable technology) as our core access network infrastructure and fixed wireless radio services (via licensed frequency). We also proffer complementary IT solutions, with a view of covering key commercial and suburban regions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facilities and Data Centre Power System Technician

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Division: Operations

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for maintaining the Infrastructure related to the Data Center and POPs
• Ensuring the Operation, Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Basic Maintenance of HVAC, UPS, Inverters, and other power systems.

Deliverables
Expected Key Results:

• Responsible for the regular testing of facility electrical equipment.
• Responsible for hands-on maintenance and monitoring of the mission-critical electrical infrastructure in the Data Center and POPs.
• Operate all electrical infrastructure on-site with 100% Reliability, Zero downtime, Zero Events.
• Monitor and report on electrical facilities system PMs and repairs.
• Monitor all cooling equipment and escalate all incidents.
• Monitor and report on facilities system PMs and repairs.
• These also include cooling and other ancillaries in the Facilities.
  • Head, Facilities and Data Centre
  • Operation
  • Data Centre Engineer
  • Power System Technicians
• To carry out all procedures and tasks to ensure 100% Data Center electrical infrastructure availability during maintenance, operation, and all related activities.
• Work directly with the IT teams and Other Departments to coordinate preventive maintenance activities as well as infrastructure upgrades
• Observe all Policy and Data Center regulations, rules and procedures concerning health, safety and environmental protection, including the use and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain and repair the electrical systems including Electrical Panels, UPSs, Batteries, Light points, Auxiliary electrical, HVACs, Fire detection & suppression panels.
• Ensure operational efficiency of Colocation
• Assist Other Regions Remotely to Resolve Any Issues where Necessary
• Interact with local contractors and vendors as well as internal customers.
• Carry out Regular Audits and Site Keeping on the Data Center and POPs as scheduled
• Support a culture of teamwork at the site.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date records of Power system and Incidences
• Carry out any other task as directed by the Data Center Manager

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• At least a Higher National Diploma (HND) in either Electrical and Electronics or other related disciplines.
• Possession of relevant industry certification or training in Electrical Power systems installation, maintenance, and/or repairs.
• Knowledge of equipment installation, electrical and mechanical repairs, welding and fabrication, and safety and compliance.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and Microsoft office suite.
• Adept at conducting tests to identify faults.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• The candidate must be able to lift, push and pull up to 20kg.
• The candidate must be able to tolerate a temperature of below 20° C for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external third parties.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2023.