Data Centre Shift Engineer: Critical Systems Specialist

PRS; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer to join our in-house engineering team in a mission-critical data centre. You will lead planned maintenance and operations of critical electrical and mechanical plant, ensuring reliability and compliance.

You will fault-find, diagnose and repair UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, BMS/EMS and monitor alarms, coordinate contractor works, and maintain accurate service records in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance with fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of UPS, standby generators, HVAC, chilled water systems and BMS.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance across critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform routine inspections, fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on mission-critical plant.
• Operate and maintain generators, UPS systems, switchgear, chillers, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps and HVAC equipment.
• Monitor BMS/EMS systems and investigate alarms.
• Support planned shutdowns, maintenance activities and infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage and supervise specialist contractors, ensuring work is safe and complies with site procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and asset updates using CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and permit-to-work systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant reliability and energy efficiency.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safety and compliance

Tools

CMMS

BMS/EMS

Job description

PRS is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer to join our in-house engineering team in a mission-critical data centre. You will lead planned maintenance and operations of critical electrical and mechanical plant, ensuring reliability and compliance.

You will fault-find, diagnose and repair UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, BMS/EMS and monitor alarms, coordinate contractor works, and maintain accurate service records in the CMMS.