Summary
Emircom is seeking a Diesel Generator Engineer for a data center in Abu Dhabi. The role covers generator operations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, controls integration, compliance, safety, vendor supervision, and technical documentation. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent, and 5–10 years of experience with large industrial diesel generators; data center or critical-facility experience is preferred. The position includes a 24×7 roster or on-call work in mechanical rooms and yards, with strict PPE and safety requirements.
The posting
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Diesel Generator (DG) SME – Operator / Maintenance / Troubleshooting
Position: Diesel Generator Engineer - Level 2
Location: Abu Dhabi – Data Center
Role Summary
Own the reliability, performance, and compliance of site diesel generator
systems (prime/DCC/standby) including engines, alternators, controls,
paralleling/synchronizing gear, fuel systems, and auxiliaries—ensuring
guaranteed start, stable load sharing, and recovery to SLA after utility or
facility events.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
Supervise/execute weekly auto-start tests, black-building drills, manual/auto
transfers, and load transitions.
Manage start sequencing, warm-up/cool-down, and governor/AVR stability;
monitor kW/kVAR/PF and V/Hz limits.
Coordinate paralleled operation: droop/isochronous modes, kVAR sharing,
reverse power/under-frequency protections.
Maintenance
Plan/perform PMs: oil/coolant/filter changes, valve lash, belts/hoses,
jacket-water/space-heater checks, charge-air system, exhaust and flex joints.
Alternator care: insulation resistance/PI, bearing checks, AVR/PMG/AREP
inspections; bus/terminal torqueing.
Fuel system: bulk/day-tank integrity, polishing, water/sediment control,
microbial treatment, leak checks, level alarms & interlocks.
Conduct routine load-bank tests (resistive/reactive) and trending (start
times, crank duration, voltage/Hz recovery).
Troubleshooting
Diagnose start failures, hunting/surging, protective trips (overspeed, low
oil pressure, over/under-voltage, UFRO), fuel starvation, smoke/temperature
anomalies.
Perform RCA/CAPA; update parameters and restore to service within MTTR.
Controls & Integration
Manage genset controllers, sync modules, dead-bus/live-bus close logic,
breaker interlocks; interface with EPMS/BMS/DCIM.
Maintain event logs, trend data, firmware/config backups.
Compliance & Safety
Adhere to LOTO/PTW, arc-flash awareness, fuel handling/HAZMAT, spill response.
Keep records for audits (run hours, emissions where applicable), and ensure
standards alignment (e.g., ISO 8528 intent, site policy).
Vendor/AMC & Documentation
Oversee OEM contractors, verify service reports, manage spares & critical
kits.
Maintain as-builts, one-lines, test sheets, checklists, impairment logs.
Cross-Discipline Awareness
UPS ride-through basics, switchgear control interlocks, chiller plant restart
sequencing, fire/life-safety interfaces (e.g., fuel shutdowns), security access
during drills.
SLA & KPI Targets
Start Reliability: ≥ 99.9% successful starts.
Recovery: Voltage/Hz within spec in ≤ 10 s (site policy) after start; load
acceptance per OEM.
PM Compliance: 100% on-time; ≤2% approved deferrals.
Incident Reporting: P1 report ≤24 h; RCA/CAPA ≤5 business days.
Fuel Readiness: Minimum reserve hours met; water/sediment within limits; zero
uncontrolled spills.
Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical (or equivalent).
5–10 years with large industrial DGs (data center/critical facility
preferred).
OEM controller experience (e.g., Deep
Sea/ComAp/Woodward/Caterpillar/MTU/Cummins).
Technical Skills
Governor/AVR tuning, sync & load-share, reverse power/ROCOF basics.
Diagnostics using OEM tools; IR/PI testing; thermography; vibration/fluids
trending.
Familiar with NFPA 110 concepts (where applicable), ISO 8528 performance,
fuel chemistry & polishing.
Soft Skills
Clear comms during drills/incidents; disciplined shift handover and log
keeping.
Vendor supervision and stakeholder coordination for change windows.
Work Conditions
24×7 roster/on-call; mechanical rooms/yards; noise/fumes—strict PPE and
safety compliance.