Data Center Specialist

Role - Data Center Specialist 📍 Location: Abu Dhabi / Sharjah, UAE About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Center Specialist to lead the design, implementation, commissioning, operation, and optimization of mission-critical data center infrastructure. The role requires strong expertise across electrical, mechanical, ICT, cooling, fire protection, security, BMS, and DCIM systems, ensuring maximum uptime, reliability, and compliance with international standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead data center design reviews, engineering approvals, and technical evaluations.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning (FAT/SAT/IST), and project delivery.
• Manage operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA, and related standards.
• Support technical proposals, client engagements, and pre-sales activities.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive best practices across projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, ICT, or related field).
• 15+ years of experience in data center design, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility infrastructure and international data center standards.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, Uptime ATD/AOS, PMP, BICSI DCDC, NEBOSH/IOSH.
📩 Interested candidates can apply by sending their updated CV on [email protected] With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.