• Conduct and manage working methods to ensure all clients SLAs are achieved.
• Configuration and management of Data Centre monitoring systems
• Mapping of current transformers and other power monitoring devices to internal systems
• Verification of data to confirm the correct values are being captured.
• Ensure no duplication of data.
• Set up virtual sensors on BMS Systems.
• System enhancement and reporting automation
• Produce PME kWh reporting
• Produce SLA reports from EBO
• Month end Billing – Power exceeded and Footprint billing
• CT Power monitoring on DCE
• Logging daily tickets for issues picked up with regards to offline devices, unusual data readings on DCE
• CT configuration and alarming set up – Ozone, DCE
• Set up and configuration of virtual sensors on BMS Systems.
• Updating PME with new kWh client and cabinet info
• Investigate CT Power related tickets in conjunction with Data Centre Technicians
• Liaising with the DCS teams for resolution of tickets
• Attend Monthly Power capacity meeting with management
• Expected to improve current processes and introduce automation with aim towards simplification.
• Daily system checks to ensure devices are online, operational, and free from alarms.
• Ensure the various power monitoring devices are running the correct firmware version.
• In conjunction with national Operations teams, ensure the latest firmware version has been tested within a test environment prior to implementation.
• Active participation in new data centre builds or expansions
• Ensuring comprehensive Root Cause analysis are completed for all monitoring system incidents/outages.
• Quick responses to potentially critical situations – relevant to role
• 3rd party vendor management and service delivery – Monitoring system hardware and software support
• Active involvement in network, physical and cyber security matters – Monitoring system hardware and software support
• Assist with operational requests to investigate and resolve system related configuration issues.
• Review daily reports to identify possible outliers and devise resolution in collaboration with Data Analyst/s
• Pro-actively identify, implement, and review monitoring reports to identify potential issues within 24 business hours.
• Identify and report on cabinets exceeding environmental threshold.
• Compliance in accordance with all relative policies and procedures
• Meet agreed inter-departmental OLA (Operational Level Agreement)
• Implement company and departmental policies, processes, and work instructions as per the agreed quality and timeline/ RFS.

 
SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• Excellent technical abilities
• Effective communication skills, active listener – ability to understand requirements.
• Proactive problem solver who can perform rapid and accurate assessments.
• Ability to work independently, as well as being a positive team player.
• Self-motivated
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits elevated levels of tolerance and patience.
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development.
• Advance Microsoft Office skills
• Trouble shoot systems and components to identify root causes of failures.
• Implement corrective actions promptly to mitigate the negative effects of system changes.

  
Leadership

• Innovate and make decisions on your own, but also know how to take direction when it is given
• Develop and grow relationships with other business units
• Effective communication across all relevant platforms
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients, colleagues, and staff.
• Interact with all levels of the organization in a professional, and tactful manner

 
Client Satisfaction

• Ensure client satisfaction by providing an optimal level of customer service, in line with company objectives
• Client support responsibilities can include, but is not limited to, responding to client inquiries, and coordinating with other organizations.
• Ability to understand client urgency and sensitivity of problem/incident/request

 
General

• Open to provide after-hours support as needed for significant issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent technical abilities

 
Behaviour

• Adopt a mindset of continuous improvement
• Lead by example
• Be on the lookout for constant process improvements
• Growing our people
• Delivering to our shareholders
• Respecting each other
• Embracing diversity
• Upholding the highest levels of integrity
• Serving our internal and external clients
• Highly service-oriented, reliable, responsible, self-motivated, and enthusiastic
• Ability to work productively in cross-functional teams or resourcefully and independently as an individual
• Focused on continued learning and self-development

 
Administrative duties could include;

• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations
• Change and incident management
• Ensure adherence to all established guidelines and management practices for employees
• Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities
• Reporting accurately, as per agreed format, quality, and timelines
• Outstanding organizational skills, ability to prioritize effectively.

 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric/Grade 12 is essential
• Excellent Excel Skills
• Minimum of 3 years relevant data centre experience preferable
• Extensive knowledge of network topology and protocols preferable
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems is beneficial.
• Schneider Ecostruxure Building Operation (EBO) System Knowledge is beneficial.
• Schneider Power Monitoring Expert (PME) System Knowledge beneficial.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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