Data Center Engineer – Power, Cooling& Infrastructure

Data Center Engineer – Power, Cooling& Infrastructure at Equity Bank Kenya

Data Center Engineer – Power, Cooling& Infrastructure at Equity Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Center Power Infrastructure Management

• Manage and maintain UPS systems, battery banks, and power distribution units (PDUs) across data centers, campuses, and branches.
• Monitor UPS performance and conduct regular health checks, preventive maintenance, and load testing.
• Coordinate battery replacement cycles and capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with power redundancy standards (N+1, 2N architecture).

2. Generator and Power Backup Systems

• Manage data center generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and fuel systems.
• Conduct routine generator testing and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with vendors for servicing, repairs, and system upgrades.
• Ensure continuous power availability during outages.

3. Cooling and Environmental Systems

• Manage precision cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and HVAC infrastructure.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, and airflow within data centers.
• Implement hot aisle / cold aisle containment best practices.
• Ensure optimal environmental conditions for server and network equipment.

4. Structured Cabling Infrastructure

• Design and manage structured cabling systems including:
  • Fiber optic cabling
  • Copper cabling (Cat6/Cat6A)
  • Patch panels and racks
• Ensure proper cable routing, labeling, and documentation.
• Maintain cabling standards across data centers, campuses, and branches.

5. Data Center Facilities Management

• Monitor data center environmental monitoring systems.
• Ensure proper rack layout, power allocation, and equipment placement.
• Manage capacity planning for power, space, and cooling.
• Maintain data center physical infrastructure documentation

6. Preventive Maintenance and Vendor Management

• Coordinate with vendors for maintenance of UPS, generators, cooling systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Manage service contracts and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).

7. Incident Response and Troubleshooting

• Respond to power, cooling, and infrastructure failures.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure minimal downtime for critical IT systems.

8. Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with data center standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain electrical safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Telecommunications Engineering

Experience

• 3 years of experience in Data Center Infrastructure or Facilities Management.
• Experience managing:
  • UPS systems
  • Generators
  • Cooling systems
  • Structured cabling

Experience in banking or enterprise data centers is an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Data Center Power Systems (UPS, PDU, ATS)
• Generator Operations
• Precision Cooling Systems (CRAC / HVAC)
• Electrical systems and power distribution
• Fiber and structured cabling