Senior Mechanical Systems Specialist

Your Impact

As a Senior Mechanical Systems Specialist, you will report to the Associate Director Mechanical Systems, and work closely with the rest of the DC Operations Team and making your mark in a number of ways:   

• You will be the technical operational subject matter expert on all things critical HVAC as well as an important resource for other mechanical systems. 

• You will ensure the AirTrunk mechanical infrastructure remains effective, efficient and resilient, whist driving improved value for money maintenance and operation  

• You will provide operational input during the various stages of design and build, with specific emphasis on design review and commissioning activities. 

• You will work closely with key mechanical vendors driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. 

• You will work closely with our customer DC-OPS focusing on problem & change management, event support and supporting Operations Advancement on forensic engineering and product RCA’s.     
• You will provide support and input to incident management and resolution   

Your Day to Day  

• The SME for all mechanical based problems and defects, gaining an in-depth understanding of AirTrunk’s critical mechanical infrastructure.  

• Work with your fellow Controls and Electrical Specialists to own and develop innovative ways to enhance and optimize our operations such as PUE & WUE.   

• Work with the AirTrunk design & safety teams, reviewing new designs to ensure that mechanical aspects of designs meet our operational and safety requirements. 

• Review commissioning documentation to ensure compliance for our Customers and DC Operations.  

• Represent DC Operations in various commissioning activities (IST and CX scripts) 

• Problem management & Change management review and resolution 

• Own the development of asset management strategies for mechanical systems  

• Conduct airflow management CFD’s to support customer needs. 

 What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience of Data Centre HVAC mechanical systems (5yrs+) 

• Experience with Control systems – BMS / EPMS / Modbus 

• Excellent technical knowledge of Chiller plant and chilled water systems 

• Technical understanding of free cooling topologies using adiabatic and waterside economizers. 

• Understanding of Liquid Cooling design topologies for AI / ML applications 

• Airflow management experience especially utilising CFD modelling and aisle containment systems. 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Strong communication skills, and able to present to customers and DC Ops. 

• Ability to work proactively on your own or as part of a team. 

• Strong technical writing skills including problem analysis & event reports. 

• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications   

• Ability to travel throughout Southeast Asia to support site operations. 

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint