Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Job description / Role

The primary responsibility of the position is to manage (operationally) the Apollo datacenters mechanical (cooling and Plumbing) infrastructure. Ability to collaborate with G42Cloud project team to establish new infrastructure equipment standards and operational methods for all G42 Cloud data centers and to ensure that existing standards are implemented.
• Hold primary responsibility for the maintenance of data center mechanical equipment from HVAC to complex piping and plumbing works.
• Using industry best practices ensure proper cooling analysis such as CFD analysis.
• Liaise with Operations Management team, facilities, IT teams, and procurement to insure that all projects progress smoothly, on schedule, and within budget. These projects include new installations, operational changes, scheduled maintenance, and equipment upgrades.
• Manage contracts related to G42Cloud data center infrastructure, liaise with legal on contracts, and work directly with contractors to ensure timely completion of all work.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies related to cooling, monitoring systems, and floor layout.
• Propose and prototype new standards based on new technology.
• Develop new best practices that will reduce unscheduled downtime, improve operations, reliability, safety, and energy efficiency.
• Ensure best practices and global standards are in place for the Apollo data center.
• Perform daily checks of HVAC, BMS, and life safety systems.
• Collect and analyze data on various compute systems, maintain historical records, and provide management with statistical analysis as requested.
• Monitor and adjust cooling in the data center using DCIM and BMS to maintain optimal operating and environmental conditions.
• Maintain records on all work performed, contracts, and equipment includi