Facilities Shift Engineer

BGIS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spot recognition vouchers

Employee referral bonus $2,000

Flare discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

BGIS is seeking an experienced Facilities Shift Engineer for a major hyperscale data centre in Western Sydney, reporting to the Facilities Site Lead. The role involves ensuring critical electrical and mechanical systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably in a 24/7 environment.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, work across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or IT networks, and take ownership of essential infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or technical certification in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration, IT Communications, IT Networks, or related discipline.
• Experience in data centre or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems: switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, ATS, STS, PDS.
• Knowledge of mechanical plant: chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, BMS.
• Experience using CMMS, BMS, DCIM or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance, and reliability of data centre infrastructure.
• Carry out facility rounds, inspections, testing and monitoring.
• Assist with maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, generators, chillers, etc.).
• Coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Support development and review of procedures and maintenance plans.
• Use CMMS/BMS/DCIM to monitor performance and identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

24/7 operations

Education

Trade qualification or technical certification in Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC/IT

Tools

CMMS

BMS

DCIM

AutoCAD

Job description

Facilities Shift Engineer – Erskine Park

Location: Erskine Park, NSW

Company: BGIS, Data Centre Client

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site

Roster: 4 on / 4 off, 12-Hour Days & Nights (includes weekends and public holidays)

Security Clearance: Australian Citizens only – NV1 clearance required (or eligibility to obtain)

Start Date: 1 st of February 2027

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking experienced Facilities Shift Engineers to support the operation and maintenance of a major hyperscale data centre environment in Western Sydney. Reporting directly to the Facilities Site Lead, you will work collaboratively with both client and BGIS teams to ensure critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably within a 24/7 mission‑critical environment.

Following an exciting expansion of the site, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a growing team at a pivotal time, working across some of Australia's most important digital infrastructure. Whether your background is in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or IT communications and networks, we'd love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be technically capable, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering exceptional service standards. You will enjoy working within a collaborative team while taking ownership of critical infrastructure that supports essential digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of mission‑critical data centre infrastructure.
• Carry out facility rounds, inspections, testing, and monitoring activities to ensure optimal site performance.
• Assist with the maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling systems, and associated plant.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers performing maintenance, repairs, and project works.
• Support the development and review of operating procedures, maintenance plans, and site documentation.
• Utilise BMS, CMMS, and DCIM systems to monitor facility performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with troubleshooting, fault investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support customer requirements and build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to operational reporting, power utilisation analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with site procedures, permits, and risk controls.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential

• Trade qualification or technical certification in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration, IT Communications, IT Networks, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a data centre, critical environment, infrastructure, or facilities management environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, ATS, STS, and power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical plant including chillers, cooling towers, DX systems, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and BMS systems.
• Experience using CMMS, BMS, DCIM, or similar maintenance management platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operational environment.

Desirable

• Experience working in a mission‑critical or high‑availability environment.
• Background in IT communications or IT networks within a critical facility.
• Knowledge of industry best practices relating to data centre operations.
• Exposure to maintenance planning, contractor management, and operational reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Visio, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to incident management and root cause analysis processes.

Workplace Flexibility

To support operational requirements, these positions will be based full‑time on‑site in Erskine Park within a state‑of‑the‑art data centre environment.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating 4‑on / 4‑off roster, comprising 12‑hour day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays, supporting a 24/7 critical operations environment.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include

• Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
• Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
• Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
• AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
• Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
• Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women.
• Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities.
• Career progression through secondments & internal mobility.
• Health perks including EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To be successful in the role, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

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