Data Centre facility division team lead

About us

BIOS Engineering & Trading PLC is an Information & Communication Technology (ICT) business firm that provides a wide range of IT products and services to various institutions and enterprises that support them automate, modernize & digitalize their business operations with established partnership with giant ICT companies worldwide and pool of specialized staff engineers, and broad technical expertise

Job Summary:

The Data Centre Facility Team Lead oversees the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and reliability of the data centre’s physical infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, uptime, and compliance with industry standards. This role leads a team of facility technicians, engineers, and contractors to maintain power, cooling, security, and safety systems in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

1. Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Supervise the 24/7 operation of data centre facilities, including power distribution (UPS, generators, PDUs), cooling (CRAC/CRAH, chillers), fire suppression, and physical security systems.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is performed on critical infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, mechanical).
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS), Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and SCADA systems for anomalies.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, mentor, and schedule a team of facility technicians and engineers.
• Coordinate with IT, network operations, and third-party vendors for seamless facility support.
• Conduct training on safety protocols, emergency response, and equipment handling.

3. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and local regulations.
• Enforce OSHA, NFPA, and EPA guidelines for workplace safety.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis (RCA), and disaster recovery drills.

4. Capacity Planning & Efficiency

• Track power usage effectiveness (PUE), water usage effectiveness (WUE), and capacity utilization.
• Recommend infrastructure upgrades to support scalability and energy efficiency.
• Assist in new data centre buildouts, retrofits, and expansions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications such as Cisco’s CCNA or Huawei’s HCIP, AutoCAD and related certifications
• Master’s degree is advantageous
• 4+ years in data centre operations, critical facilities, or related field
• Leadership: Exceptional people management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical Skills: Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a 24/7 mission-critical environment
• SALARY – Negotiable but Attractive