Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

GlobalConnect; Taastrup; Sur place; DKK 600 000 - 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-call rotation

Overtime

Résumé du poste

GlobalConnect in Taastrup, Denmark, is seeking a Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer to oversee operation and maintenance of multiple data centers. This on-site role requires residency in Denmark and the ability to work in a security-cleared EU context.

You will join Site Operations with 45+ colleagues across Nordic and German sites, participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation, and engage in preventive and corrective maintenance of generators, cooling, UPS and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Technical education in a relevant field (e.g., Marine engineer, Electrician, Refrigeration technician, Energy technologist, Automation technologist).
• Experience with Critical Facilities: electrical, mechanical, generators, automation, HVAC, buildings automation.
• Practical experience with troubleshooting and servicing technical installations.
• Experience from operations in a technical environment, preferably data centers.
• Able to meet security screening requirements for the role.

Responsabilités

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical systems (generators, cooling, UPS, electrical panels).
• Carry out daily inspections of infrastructure components for performance, environmental conditions, safety, and standards.
• Monitor and respond to system alerts, alarms, and emergencies.
• Troubleshoot and assist with repairing complex issues across electrical, mechanical, and control systems; escalate when needed.
• Support change management procedures to minimize operational risk.
• Coordinate and supervise external vendors during maintenance or installation work.

Connaissances

Technical education

Critical facilities

Troubleshooting

Data centers

On-site

Security screening

Formation

Marine engineer

Electrician

Refrigeration technician

Energy technologist

Automation technologist

Outils

Backup generators

Cooling systems

HVAC

Building automation

Description du poste

This role is based in Taastrup, Denmark, and requires strong on-site presence in the data center environment. We are only open to applicants already based in Denmark.

Due to security clearance requirements, you must be able to document that you have lived and worked in an EU or NATO country for the past 7 years and we are not able to offer work visa support or sponsorship for this role.

Are you an expert in ensuring uptime and high quality in a Data Center, or would you like to become one? Then here is a unique opportunity to oversee the operation and maintenance of multiple data centers!

If you have the following, this job is for you:

• Technical education: It can be as a marine engineer, electrician, refrigeration technician, energy technologist, automation technologist or similar
• Relevant experience with Critical Facilities: e.g., Electrical, mechanical, generators, automation, HVAC, buildings automation etc.
• Practical experience with troubleshooting and servicing technical installations
• Experience from operations in a technical environment - preferably data centers
• Meeting customer and government security screening requirements are required for this role

About The Role And The Team

GlobalConnect operates 11 data centers in Denmark and even more in the other countries where GlobalConnect is present. In addition to the ongoing operation and maintenance of our existing Data centers, there are also large expansions in the pipeline. As our new Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer, you will be part of the Site Operations department with over 45 skilled team members, with colleagues in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany and with employees from many nationalities, enabling you to work in a multinational environment.

Site Operations Denmark is a workplace with focus on a good working environment. We focus on professional and personal well-being and emphasize good working relationships. Through your work as a Critical Facilities, you will have the chance to engage with every facet of managing a data center. You will experience flexibility in relation to your everyday life and a large degree of freedom under responsibility. You can also expect that most days you will be met with exciting projects and tasks that ensures no workdays are the same.

Moreover, you will have an important role being an essential part of the rotational 24x7 on-call system, also having the requirement to work overtime, reflecting the continuous nature of data center operations as a Data Center never sleeps. Based on these requirements, it would therefore also be beneficial if you are able to reach our Taastrup site within approx. 45 minutes.

Key Responsibilities and what you will do during a typical week:

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform rounds and inspections to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on critical systems. Inspect and test important equipment such as backup generators, cooling systems, UPS batteries, and electrical panels to ensure optimal performance and early detection of faults.
• Physical Monitoring & Inspections: Carry out daily inspections on infrastructure components to assess technical performance, environmental conditions, and compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Incident & Emergency Response: Monitor and respond rapidly to system alerts, alarms, and emergencies.
• Complex Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and assist with repairing of complex issues across electrical, mechanical, and control systems. Apply systematic problem-solving techniques and elevate when needed.
• Change Management: Support the execution and documentation of system changes, following established Change Management protocols to minimize operational risk.
• Vendor Supervision: Coordinate and supervise external vendors to ensure adherence to operational procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards during maintenance or installation work.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety in Mission critical environments. With a blend of technical knowledge and hands-on experience, you are skilled at handling complex systems and processes and thrive in roles where critical infrastructure demands unwavering attention. You are detail-oriented, quick to respond to emergencies, and focused on developing and adhering to robust procedures. Your adaptability and communication skills enable you to work effectively with team members, vendors, and contractors alike.

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you

Recruitment & interview process steps

• Talent Acquisition Screen
• Hiring Manager interview
• Personality and ability tests feedback and discussion with Talent Acquisition
• Case interview with Hiring Manager and peer/stakeholder
• Final alignment meeting
• References

About Us

GlobalConnect is one of the leading connectivity providers in Northern Europe. We’re 2000 passionate and talented individuals who want to make a difference, turning our customers’ visions into reality through connectivity. Our goal is to create the best possible conditions for engaged employees, a place where you can develop and grow, and create unforgettable memories and enjoyable experiences.

We have helped develop and digitize societies across the Nordics for more than two decades. Our purpose is what drives us to continue - turning visions into reality by empowering society with connectivity.