Data Center Planner

Overview

JAL International Co. Ltd. is actively seeking a skilled Data Center Planner to become a part of our Data Centers & Critical Facilities / Information Technology division in Thuwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on comprehensive management and planning tasks to support the efficient operation and infrastructure of the data center.

Key Duties

• Planning capacity requirements for data center hosting services.
• Creating detailed racking diagrams and managing rack deployment processes.
• Supervising racking activities conducted by Data Center Operations teams.
• Organizing shift schedules for Data Center Operations staff.
• Liaising with Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) teams to ensure proper interbuilding connectivity.
• Maintaining the Data Center Asset Register accurately.
• Coordinating vendor relations and handling hardware repair and break-fix tasks.
• Assisting in troubleshooting server hardware problems for Windows and Linux systems.
• Monitoring critical infrastructure components such as UPS, HVAC systems, fire detection and suppression mechanisms, environmental factors like temperature and humidity, security setups, and power distribution systems.
• Ensuring all copper and fiber cabling complies with the TIA-942 standards.

Candidate Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• At least five years of professional experience in IT, including a minimum of three years working specifically within data centers.
• Hands-on experience with APC infrastructure is mandatory.
• Competence in configuring and troubleshooting Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of structured copper and fiber-optic cabling systems.
• Basic familiarity with UPS, electrical power distribution, and chilled-water HVAC operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and being available for on-call rotations when necessary.