Summary
AVAR is hiring a Site Supervisor in Dubai to oversee the daily operation of critical data center infrastructure and the work of facility management technicians. The role covers monitoring electrical and mechanical systems, coordinating maintenance and vendor activities, and escalating incidents to the Engineer. The supervisor also manages work orders and checks maintenance documentation, safety compliance, and quality. Applicants need 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.
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).