Kedir Yesufe
Maryland
Summary
Dynamic Data Center Facilities Technician with a proven track record at JLL, ensuring 100% uptime of critical infrastructure. Expert in electronic systems troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, complemented by strong leadership skills. Adept at optimizing HVAC and electrical systems, driving operational excellence in high-availability environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Facilities Technician
JLL
Sterling
11.2025 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining 100% uptime of mission-critical data center infrastructure.
• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on fire/life safety systems, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, and building automation controls.
• Maintained and monitored electrical distribution systems including UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, switchgear, transformers, and emergency lighting systems.
• Operated and maintained refrigeration systems, chilled water systems, boilers, air handling units, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and water heaters.
• Monitored BMS (Building Management System) and responded to alarms and alerts to prevent downtime.
• Recorded operational readings (voltage, amperage, pressure, temperature) and adjusted systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Conducted daily building rounds to ensure safe and efficient operation of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Supported continuous operation of critical infrastructure in a high-availability environment
Control System Lead
CBRE
Maryland
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Systems integration & Troubleshooting
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Electrical & Mechanical Systems
- PLCs ( Programmable Logic Controllers)
- HMI ( Human-Machine Interface)
- Sensors, actuators,VFDs, and industrial networks.
- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations.
Maintenance Technician III
ELS
Marland
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Performed troubleshooting using systematic approach to identify, localize, isolate, and rectify defects and performed functional and operational tests after rectifying the defects.
- Isolate system failures to possible root causes and maintained, tested, and inspected conveyer electrical systems.
- Performed Preventive Maintenance such as conveyor (electronic drive roller motor/brushless motor, brush stater motor, electric control cabinet, roller, communication system), stow by light, sprinkler system, fire control system.
- Performed troubleshoot HVAC system, High speed role up door control system, dock door control system, auto control lighting system.
- Proficient with Hand tools: Crimping tools, Multi meters, Tachometer, clamp meter, insulation tester (meager), Performed Inspection, Repair, Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance.
- Performed complete system installation with IMPACT Phase 1 AND Phase 2 automation (ADTA).
3rd Engineer
HARREN& PARTNER SHIP Management
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Worked as an 3rd engineer on commercial ships overall the world mostly around central America.
- Efficiently and safely operated and maintained ships Boiler, Purifier, Compressor, Alternator, Two Stroke and four stroke Engine, Incinerator, Hydrophore systems, CO2 fire-fighting system, plumping system, HVAC, Sewage system, hydraulics system and Fresh water generation system.
- Utilize different manuals, drawings, schematic to troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of different systems.
- Achieving Inspection, Repair, Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance, Preventive Maintenance and Write-ups (Remarks) in accordance with Manufacturer manual.
- Monitors and tracks the progress and performance of the heavy maintenance plan, identifies problem areas and initiates recommendations for corrective actions.
- Generator, Switchboard & Power Distribution Systems - Electrical Motor and Navigation Equipment - HVAC System - Radio & Satellite Communication Systems - Surveillance and Navigation Radar Systems - Occupational Safety Health & Environment.
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Bahir Dar University
Ethiopia6 2015
Marine Engineering -
Bahir Dar University
Ethiopia4 2016
Skills
- Electronic systems troubleshooting
- Elector mechanical equipment operations
- Troubleshooting electronic equipment electronic documentation
- Electric Motors
- Ship's Electrical Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
- Automation systems
- Diesel Generator
- Main Engine (Man B&W)
- AC and Refrigeration Compressor
- Purifiers (Alpha Laval)
- Boilers
- HVAC System
- PLC Knowledge - VFD System
- Computer Skills: - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well different engineering software like, auto card
- Responsible for maintaining 100% uptime of mission-critical data center infrastructure
Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on fire/life safety systems, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, and building automation controls
Maintained and monitored electrical distribution systems including UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, switchgear, transformers, and emergency lighting systems - Monitored BMS (Building Management System) and responded to alarms and alerts to prevent downtime
Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3rd Engineer Officer
- Maryland valid driving license
Languages
English: Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Center Facilities Technician
JLL
11.2025 - Current
Control System Lead
CBRE
04.2024 - 10.2025
Maintenance Technician III
ELS
07.2021 - 04.2024
3rd Engineer
HARREN& PARTNER SHIP Management
01.2017 - 01.2020
Mechanical Engineering -
Bahir Dar University
Marine Engineering -
Bahir Dar University