ITC Data Center Technical Lead

Job Title:  ITC Datacentre Technical Lead
Location: Basra, Iraq
Rotation: 28/28 
% Travel: 50%

Role Synopsis:
The FDI Datacentre Technical Lead is responsible for overseeing maintenance & operation of the Primary Data Centre & 6 Containerised Data Centres.
The FDI Datacentre Technical Lead is also responsible for delivering field digital infrastructure projects, major improvements and upgrades are planned to the field digital infrastructure over the next 5+ years including:
1) Large Scale Fibre Optic Deployment
2) Relocation of Primary Data Centre
3) Replace Cooling Systems for 7 Containerised Data Centres

The role requires an individual with excellent organisation skills who can provide leadership and is able to manage and deliver multiple activities with a deep understanding of Telecoms services and technologies.


Key Accountabilities:

FDI Datacentre Technical Lead responsibilities include:

• Overseeing maintenance & operation of Primary Data Centre & 6Containerised Data Centres, ensuring critical systems are fit for purpose at all times
• Responsible for support and Integrity of Telecoms Towers and Masts
• Developing 5 Year Roadmap for Field Digital Infrastructure Team
• Preparing Request for Proposal Documents and Evaluating Bid Responses
• Vendor Management
• Asset Management
• Training & Development of Engineers / Technicians with a view  to nationalisation
• Subject Matter Expert for Upcoming Fibre Optic Project

Criteria & Qualifications:
Essential

• Data Centre Management to include technical knowledge ofelectrical distribution and emergency / standby power systems,HVAC Systems, fire detection / suppression and monitoring /control systems
• Experience of large-scale fibre optic deployments
• Experience writing RFP Documents and managing Vendor Bidding Process
• Experience managing & leading technical engineering staff.
• Proven ability and drive to co-ordinate multiple activities.
• Good inter personal skills.
• Experience in Oil and Gas Industry
• English written & oral.
• Willing to work rotation 28 days on 28 days off
• Ability to work within a multicultural environment
• Minimum five years experience in a similar role
• University degree Level qualified.
• Certificates in Data Center specialization is a must

Skills/Behaviour

• Ability to supervise technical support staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of technology users
• Ability to work within a multicultural environment
• Willingness and ability to work in adverse conditions at times(hot weather, sandy weather)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent leadership and team/resource management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work with staff at all levels in an organisation
• Proactive thinking – the ability to come up with options and solutions
• Good attention to detail
• Delivery focused
• Willing to challenge and be challenged
• Motivating, positive, energetic, helpful
• Leads by example
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrates strong customer empathy

If you find the opportunity matching your skills and if you are Interested to apply for the role please share your CV on sayali.kothmire@nesfircroft.com

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.