Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer (M/F)

Kovacic Advisory; Madrid; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kovacic Executive Talent is building a network of experienced Critical Facilities Engineers for opportunities within the data center sector in Spain, focusing on operating, maintaining and troubleshooting mission-critical infrastructure to ensure high availability.

We seek professionals with strong technical backgrounds in electrical, mechanical and control systems, plus experience in BMS/DCIM/CMMS, and English communication for technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling and HVAC.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and incident management.
• Proficient English for technical communication.
• Ability to operate in high-availability environments.

Responsabilités

• Operate, monitor and maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure in data centers.
• Oversee UPS, backup generators, power distribution, cooling and HVAC equipment.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Monitor infrastructure through BMS, DCIM and CMMS platforms.
• Identify, investigate and resolve technical incidents to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate external maintenance providers and contractors.
• Support commissioning, testing and readiness activities.
• Maintain technical documentation and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Connaissances

Electrical distribution

UPS systems

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

BMS/DCIM/CMMS

English communication

Formation

Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree

Outils

BMS/DCIM/CMMS platforms

Description du poste

Sector: Data Centers / Mission-Critical Infrastructure

About the Opportunity

Location: Madrid, Spain

Sector: Data Centers / Mission-Critical Infrastructure

About the Opportunity

At Kovacic Executive Talent, we are building a network of experienced Critical Facilities Engineers for potential opportunities within the data center sector in Spain.

We are looking for professionals with strong technical backgrounds in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring high availability, reliability and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within data center environments.
• Oversee UPS systems, backup generators, power distribution, cooling systems and HVAC equipment.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure operational reliability.
• Monitor critical infrastructure through BMS, DCIM and other facility management systems.
• Identify, investigate and resolve technical incidents while minimizing operational risks and downtime.
• Coordinate external maintenance providers and technical contractors.
• Support commissioning, testing and operational readiness activities.
• Maintain technical documentation, maintenance records and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and operational standards.

Requirements

• Degree or technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in critical facilities, data center operations or comparable mission-critical environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling and HVAC systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and incident management.
• Familiarity with BMS, DCIM or CMMS platforms.
• Advanced English (minimum C1 preferred) for technical communication and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in high-availability environments.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in hyperscale, colocation or enterprise data centers.
• Knowledge of Tier III/IV infrastructure and redundancy concepts.
• Certifications such as CDCP, CDCS or equivalent technical qualifications.
• Experience with commissioning, integrated systems testing and critical infrastructure upgrades.