Summary
AVAR is hiring a Data Center Engineer in Dubai to support the reliable operation and availability of data center facilities. The role covers electrical, mechanical and ELV systems, maintenance coordination, incident response, client rack installations, operational reporting and audit-ready records. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or a related discipline and at least five years of experience in data center maintenance and operations. The position also requires knowledge of critical power and cooling systems, monitoring platforms, Tier concepts, HSE practices and permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures.
The posting
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Role Overview
As a Data Center Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the operational excellence and high availability of our data center facilities. As part of our team, you'll be overseeing the integrated infrastructure essential for mission-critical operations. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and ELV systems while working with experienced professionals and vendors in a high-standard setting.
Responsibilities
- Operate data center facilities in alignment with approved SOPs, MOPs, and Tier-aligned operational standards to maintain redundancy and availability.
- Monitor and support the performance of electrical, mechanical, and ELV systems, ensuring optimal uptime and reliability.
- Manage day-to-day, planned, and corrective maintenance activities, including coordination with vendors and maintenance planners.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of operational trackers, monthly reporting, and audit-ready documentation.
- Respond promptly to incidents, participate in troubleshooting, and support client rack power-up and installation procedures.
- Enforce HSE requirements, oversee permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures, and uphold safe working practices.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and clients to coordinate maintenance and respond to operational events.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and recommending enhancements to operational governance.
Must have requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in integrated data center maintenance and operations within mission-critical environments.
- Expertise in data center electrical systems: UPS, battery systems, generators, MV/LV switchgear, ATS/STS, and power distribution.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems: chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, valves, and thermal management.
- Demonstrated proficiency with ELV and monitoring systems including BMS, EPMS, DCIM, fire detection/suppression, access control, and CCTV.
- Hands-on experience with planned and corrective maintenance, risk assessment, and MOP execution.
- Understanding of Uptime Institute Tier concepts including redundancy, fault tolerance, and maintainability principles.
- Knowledge of change management, risk control, and incident response in live environments.
- Experience preparing operational reports, maintaining maintenance logs and change records, and supporting audit activities.
- Proven ability to enforce HSE requirements and apply safe working practices, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout processes.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with diverse stakeholders during maintenance and incident response.
Nice to have requirements
- Prior experience in the data center industry, especially within high-availability or hyperscale facilities.
- Certifications related to data center operations, electrical/mechanical systems, or critical environment safety practices.
- Experience working with international compliance standards and audit frameworks relevant to data centers.