Data Centre Shift Technician

RG Setsquare; Harlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking a Shift Technician in Harlow to join the Data Centre Solutions team. You will ensure electrical systems are maintained to industry standards and perform day-to-day maintenance, fault rectification and HVAC support.

You will carry out PPMs, update control systems, and communicate with the Shift Supervisor on status, issues and housekeeping. Nights away may be required for on-site plant training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Building Services industry.
• C&G qualified or equivalent in an electrical/mechanical services/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent
• Confined Space entry trained.
• Recognised training or apprenticeship.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrate a good understanding and be technically competent in UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed.
• Integrity, honesty and punctuality is also expected.

Responsibilities

• To ensure site Electrical systems are operated and maintained to the required codes of practice and industry guidelines.
• Ensure the PPM's for the built equipment is fully maintained and carried out in a high calibre and on time.
• To carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues relating to all the electrical equipment and assets.
• Complete information and feed back to computer based systems particularly the PPM system.
• Carry out fault identification/rectification and escalation when required on heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues.
• Installation and modification of site electrical services.
• Maintain effective communication to the Shift Supervisor including plant status, plant isolation, issues arising, ongoing works and standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure any parts required are clearly and accurately stated and any difficulties encountered on engineering activities are reported to the Shift Supervisor.
• Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• Operation and trouble shooting for the following: Building Electrical Installation (associated panels, equipment, and circuits). Emergency lighting. Lighting Control system. Building Management Systems (BMS). Fire suppression and detection systems. Air conditioning System, VAV, FCU's and Split Systems. AHU's, Variable speed drives. Heating system. Generators and controls. Single and three phase motors. UPS system and associated control systems. Operation of HV systems (training and familiarisation with this system will be made available).

Skills

Building Services

Communication

Proactive

Industrial Maintenance

Safety Training

Education

C&G qualified

Electrical/Mechanical

Confined Space training

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

BMS

Electrical installations

Job description

Shift Technician - Harlow

My client is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. They currently have requirements for Shift Engineers who have experience working within a Critical Environment or Engineers who are looking to move into Critical Environments.

As a Shift Engineer working for the Data Centre Solutions team, your duties may include:

Responsibilities

• To ensure site Electrical systems are operated and maintained to the required codes of practice and industry guidelines.
• Ensure the PPM's for the built equipment is fully maintained and carried out in a high calibre and on time.
• To carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues relating to all the electrical equipment and assets.
• Complete information and feed back to computer based systems particularly the PPM system.
• Carry out fault identification/rectification and escalation when required on heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues.
• Installation and modification of site electrical services.
• Maintain effective communication to the Shift Supervisor including plant status, plant isolation, issues arising, ongoing works and standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure any parts required are clearly and accurately stated and any difficulties encountered on engineering activities are reported to the Shift Supervisor.
• Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• Operation and trouble shooting for the following:
  • Building Electrical Installation (associated panels, equipment, and circuits).
  • Emergency lighting.
  • Lighting Control system.
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Fire suppression and detection systems
  • Air conditioning System, VAV, FCU's and Split Systems.
  • AHU's, Variable speed drives.
  • Heating system.
  • Generators and controls.
  • Single and three phase motors.
  • UPS system and associated control systems.
  • Operation of HV systems (training and familiarisation with this system will be made available).

Skills

• Previous experience in Building Services industry
• C&G qualified or equivalent in an electrical/mechanical services/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent
• Confined Space entry trained. (Where required)
• Recognised training or apprenticeship
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrate a good understanding and be technically competent in all building services, in particular UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home.
• Reliable and conscientious
• Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and technical competence; but do not meet all the requirements may be considered subject to client approval.
• Advanced communication skills with a full understanding of customer needs & expectations
• Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions
• Enthusiasm and demonstration of pro-activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes
• Integrity, honesty and punctuality is also expected