Data Center Engineering Professionals
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Full timeOn-site
Job description
AVAR is expanding its Data Center Engineering team in Kuwait!
We are looking for experienced engineering professionals to join our growing operations across various positions:
All positions are full-time and site-based in Kuwait.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Data Center Engineer
- Oversee daily data center operations and critical infrastructure performance.
- Lead and coordinate Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the on-ground Facilities Management team.
- Monitor operational performance, maintenance, incidents, risks, and compliance.
- Review operational procedures, audits, and technical documentation.
- Support the DC Manager with site management and operational reporting, acting as their relief when required.
Data Center Engineer – Electrical
- Manage electrical infrastructure commissioning, testing, and acceptance.
- Oversee preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
- Monitor critical systems including generators, UPS, switchgear, ATS/STS, and PDUs.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, inspections, and technical documentation.
Data Center Engineer – Mechanical
- Manage mechanical infrastructure commissioning, testing, and acceptance.
- Oversee preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
- Monitor HVAC, chillers, cooling systems, pumps, and associated controls.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, inspections, and technical documentation.
Mandatory Requirements – All Positions
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is mandatory, relevant to the position.
- Diploma holders without a relevant Bachelor's Degree will NOT be considered.
- Direct Data Center experience is essential. General facilities management or IT experience alone is not sufficient.
- Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure, commissioning, and facility operations.
Additional Experience Requirements:
- Senior Engineer: Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in data centers or mission-critical facilities, with proven team leadership experience.
- Electrical / Mechanical Engineers: Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 3 years in data center maintenance, operations and hands-on experience in the respective discipline.
Master's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is an added advantage.
Location Preference
Candidates currently based in Kuwait are strongly preferred. However, qualified candidates based elsewhere across the GCC and international markets are welcome to apply, provided they are willing to relocate to Kuwait.