Summary
AVAR is seeking a Site Supervisor in Abu Dhabi to oversee facility management technicians and the safe, efficient operation of critical data center infrastructure. The role covers monitoring electrical and mechanical systems, coordinating maintenance and vendor activities, responding to incidents, and maintaining accurate work orders and documentation. Applicants should have a diploma in electrical, electronics, or mechanical engineering and 3–5 years of data center facility operations experience, including 1–2 years in a supervisory or senior technician role. Familiarity with UPS, HVAC, generators, BMS/DCIM, safety procedures, and HSE requirements is required.
The posting
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The Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of Facility Management Technicians to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operation of all critical data center infrastructure. The supervisor acts as the operational bridge between the Engineering team and the technicians, ensuring maintenance schedules, incident responses, and operational standards are met.
- Oversee daily monitoring of UPS, LV panels, switchgears, generators, BMS/DCIM, HVAC units, and related systems.
- Support the Engineer in managing major electrical/mechanical shutdowns and maintenance events.
- Coordinate work with vendors and ensure technicians follow required standards during vendor-led activities.
- Monitor customer load readings, temperature/humidity logs, and all critical infrastructure reports.
- Ensure timely escalation of any abnormalities, alarms, or incidents to the Engineer.
- Ensure accurate CMMS/CAFM work orders are created, assigned, and closed with proper documentation.
- Verify completion of maintenance tasks, ensuring documentation, safety compliance, and quality control.
Education
- A Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
- 3–5 years in data center facility operations, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or senior technician role.
- Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance, UPS systems, HVAC, generators, and BMS system.
Required Knowledge
- Understanding of data center infrastructure: UPS, PDUs, switchgears, generators, HVAC, CRAC units, BMS/DCIM
- Familiarity with safety policies, PTW, emergency response, and HSE compliance.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and interpret system readings/logs.
- Knowledge of customer installation requirements (rack installation, cabling, power delivery).