Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
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Engineer - Data Center Mechanical
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Key Responsibilities
- Create and oversee the implementation of short and long-term data center strategy
- Create and oversee the implementation of short and long-term projects and strategies that increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize unnecessary consumption. Implement energy-related cost-saving measures and achieve set targets on the same.
- Regularly perform energy audits to help monitor performance with respect to energy consumption, come up with improvement plans to drive efficiency and ensure implementation of the same. Central coordination of energy audits done by partners and colleagues will also be required.
- Oversee design of mechanical services (diesel generators, air conditioning, mechanical ventilation, fire suppression, plumbing and drainage) to ensure projects are delivered at the required specifications, on time and within budget.
- Ensure that system efficiency is maximized.
- Manage policies, standards and guidelines to help drive the sustainability agenda with respect to energy management. Ensure end to end stakeholder buy-in and adherence.
- ISO 50001 Program manager
- Work closely with sustainability officer/lead for reporting
- Validate carbon footprint input data. Calculate carbon footprint monthly and highlight improvement areas. Ensure that set targets are met.
- Develop, implement and continuously review energy policy and implementation programs.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations in energy matters and align the organizations energy practices with best practices globally.
- Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
- Maintenance and upgrades of Fire
- Approval of specifications, drawings, BQs and other project design documents
Qualifications
- First Degree in Engineering (Mechanical- HVAC or Mechatronics) from a recognized University.
- Registration with relevant government professional body in charge engineering is added advantage.
- Knowledge and certification and Fire Suppression Systems
- Post Graduate training in Energy or Professional certification in Energy such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) or Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) is added advantage
- Over 5 years of work experience in renewable energy and/or energy efficiency including designs and operations of which 3 years must have been in a telecommunications environment.
- Mechanical Engineering services design experience in a telecommunications or mission critical IT data centre environment
- Experience in greenhouse gas inventories/reporting is a plus.
- Strong management and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment and consistently meets deadlines
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills at multiple organizational levels
- MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD proficiency is required
- Knowledge of relevant legislation governing energy efficiency and carbon emissions/environment.
- A good understanding of mechanical services (diesel generators, air conditioning, mechanical ventilation, fire suppression, plumbing)
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com to apply
