Data Center Engineer – Power, Cooling& Infrastructure at Equity Bank Kenya
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Center Power Infrastructure Management
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Manage and maintain UPS systems, battery banks, and power distribution units (PDUs) across data centers, campuses, and branches.
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Monitor UPS performance and conduct regular health checks, preventive maintenance, and load testing.
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Coordinate battery replacement cycles and capacity planning.
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Ensure compliance with power redundancy standards (N+1, 2N architecture).
2. Generator and Power Backup Systems
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Manage data center generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and fuel systems.
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Conduct routine generator testing and preventive maintenance.
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Coordinate with vendors for servicing, repairs, and system upgrades.
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Ensure continuous power availability during outages.
3. Cooling and Environmental Systems
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Manage precision cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and HVAC infrastructure.
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Monitor temperature, humidity, and airflow within data centers.
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Implement hot aisle / cold aisle containment best practices.
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Ensure optimal environmental conditions for server and network equipment.
4. Structured Cabling Infrastructure
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Design and manage structured cabling systems including:
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Fiber optic cabling
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Copper cabling (Cat6/Cat6A)
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Patch panels and racks
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Ensure proper cable routing, labeling, and documentation.
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Maintain cabling standards across data centers, campuses, and branches.
5. Data Center Facilities Management
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Monitor data center environmental monitoring systems.
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Ensure proper rack layout, power allocation, and equipment placement.
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Manage capacity planning for power, space, and cooling.
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Maintain data center physical infrastructure documentation
6. Preventive Maintenance and Vendor Management
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Coordinate with vendors for maintenance of UPS, generators, cooling systems, and electrical infrastructure.
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Manage service contracts and maintenance schedules.
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Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
7. Incident Response and Troubleshooting
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Respond to power, cooling, and infrastructure failures.
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Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
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Ensure minimal downtime for critical IT systems.
8. Compliance and Safety
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Ensure compliance with data center standards and safety regulations.
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Maintain electrical safety procedures and operational guidelines.
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Support audit and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
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Electrical Engineering
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Electronics Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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Information Technology
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Telecommunications Engineering
Experience
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3 years of experience in Data Center Infrastructure or Facilities Management.
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Experience managing:
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UPS systems
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Generators
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Cooling systems
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Structured cabling
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Experience in banking or enterprise data centers is an added advantage.
Technical Skills
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Data Center Power Systems (UPS, PDU, ATS)
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Generator Operations
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Precision Cooling Systems (CRAC / HVAC)
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Electrical systems and power distribution
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Fiber and structured cabling
