Data Centre Shift Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Harlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Centre Shift Technician in Harlow to maintain critical electrical systems and support a high-availability data centre environment.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, log activities, and coordinate with the Shift Supervisor on plant status. The role requires electrical qualifications, experience in building services, and strong fault-finding abilities across UPS, generators, and HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Services industry.
• C&G qualification in electrical services/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competence.
• HV Approved Person.
• Confined Space entry trained.
• Demonstrates strong communication with all staff.
• Technical competency in UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Willingness to attend training; may require nights away.
• Reliable, conscientious; proactive in operations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical systems to codes and guidelines.
• Maintain PM schedules for equipment and ensure timely completion.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues on electrical assets.
• Record information to computer-based systems (PPM).
• Identify faults in HVAC systems and escalate when required.
• Install and modify site electrical services as needed.
• Communicate plant status and activities to Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure parts are clearly stated and report difficulties encountered.
• Keep plant areas, workshops, stores, and rest areas clean.
• Operate and troubleshoot Building Electrical Installation, Emergency lighting, Lighting Control, BMS, Fire systems, AC systems, AHUs, motors, UPS.

Skills

Building services

18th Edition

HV Approved Person

Confined Space trained

Communication skills

Instruction comprehension

Integrity & punctuality

Proactivity

Reliability

Staff liaison

Education

C&G qualification in electrical services/maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Data Centre Shift Technician

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Work Environment

Location: Harlow, UK

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Role:

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We would like to invite Shift Engineers who have experience working within a Critical Environment or Engineers who are looking to move into Critical Environments, to join our talent pool for both current and future opportunities.

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 as 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 services/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent
• HV Approved Person
• 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

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2018 revenues of $21.3 billion and more than 90,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #207 in 2018. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.”