Mission-Critical Data Center Facilities Engineer

Kovacic Advisory; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical distribution

UPS systems

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

BMS/DCIM/CMMS

English communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

BMS/DCIM/CMMS platforms

Job description

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.