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Facilities Engineer

Raxio Group
Full-time
On-site
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia


Your mission


The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the physical facilities conditions, designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. Some of the tasks that fall under the day-to-day scope of works include;

  • Complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives related to building operations and work safety. 
  • Repairing and performing preventive maintenance on CRAHs, AHUs, Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, Plumbing, and Insulation. 
  • Overseeing and inspecting the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes maintenance on electrical systems, mechanical systems and other facilities related systems. 
  • Performing assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. 
  • Completing maintenance and repair records as required. 
  • Troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and controlling systems and equipment. 
  • Supervising external vendors to ensure the regulations and operational procedures are followed. 
  • Reviewing and updating complex mechanical and electrical drawings 
  • Responding promptly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed. 
  • Comparing electrical data centre networks to regulations and standards 
  • Choosing materials and equipment for the electrical infrastructure 
  • Overseeing and preparing the roll-out of new electrical installations 
  • Advising and supporting at electrical changes, adjustments and extensions 
  • Controlling failure analysis and support testing.
  • Applying best practices and new technologies
  • Maintaining security systems through the entire data centre life cycle 
  • Comparing data centre security systems to regulation and (compliancy)standards 
  • Overseeing and preparing the roll-out of new security systems installations 
  • Monitoring fire, emergency and safety plans continuous into account the safety and effects on people.




Your profile


  • Minimum of bachelor’s or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, or related fields is required.
  • Relevant Professional certifications on Electrical and Electromechanical Systems from Major Industry Vendors preferred.
  • Certification in Data Center or Critical Facilities Management Systems preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of manager-level experience in administering Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing infrastructure in critical environments
  • Minimum of three years of experience in working directly with Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems.
  • Resilient and capable of working long hours.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • High integrity values 
  • Dependable





About us


Raxio Group is a platform investing in and building state-of-the-art Tier III data centers across Africa. Through its investments and hands-on approach, Raxio seeks to address the latent demand for critical data center infrastructure that will drive digital transformation across the region. Raxio made its first investments in Uganda and Ethiopia by establishing and developing state-of-the-art “metro-edge” facilities on the outskirts of Kampala and Addis Ababa. More recently, Raxio has entered the DRC, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, and Tanzania, where it will be building similar facilities, with further investments planned across Africa. Raxio currently counts on about 80 professionals across different offices in Amsterdam, Dubai, Nairobi, Kampala, Addis, Maputo, Abidjan, and Kinshasa. 
 
 At Raxio Group, we value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to building a dynamic and inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage applications from women who are ready to lead and innovate.
 
Pan-African Data Centre Expansion