EmployIQ

Data Center facility Engineer

Full-time

Employ Iraq

recruitment

Job Description

  • Supervise data center or mission-critical facility activities during construction, commissioning, and operational phases.
  • Coordinate electrical, mechanical, ELV, BMS/DCIM, fire protection, and supporting infrastructure systems.
  • Manage and monitor contractors, vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure quality and schedule compliance.
  • Perform installation inspections and QA/QC verification.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and integrated systems testing.
  • Review and manage handover documentation, including O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and training records.
  • Oversee day-to-day facility operations following project handover.
  • Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Monitor critical facility alarms, respond to incidents, and manage escalation procedures.
  • Develop, maintain, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Method of Procedure (MOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and industry best practices.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facility reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in data centers or other mission-critical environments.
  • Experience with electrical and mechanical infrastructure, UPS systems, generators, HVAC, fire protection systems, BMS/DCIM, and ELV systems.
  • Experience managing commissioning, testing, and project handover activities.
  • Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
  • Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and maintenance vendors.
  • Ability to develop and implement SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

  • Date Opened: June 28, 2026
  • Location: Baghdad, Iraq
  • Salary: None
  • Nationality: national