Datacenter Technician

Apex Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,779 - 35,909; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer to oversee engineering operations within a dynamic data center environment. This role involves managing on-site technicians, ensuring compliance with established protocols, and optimizing facility performance and safety. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and communication skills, along with relevant experience in data center operations. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and efficiency, providing an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a critical infrastructure setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work and management experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift technicians and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Conduct analyses and prepare reports on facility operations.
• Operate critical systems like switchgear and generators.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Technical Degree (Military/Trade School)

Tools

Data Center Management Systems

Building Monitoring Systems

UPS Systems

Power Distribution Equipment

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Duration: 6 months- 1 year (extensions or conversion possible)

Shift Schedule: *Need Schedule Flexibility*

24-hour environment so need to be flexible to cover

• Back-Half Days and Back-Half Nights: From Wednesday or Thursday through Saturday
• Note: Schedules may be adjusted based on business needs. This may include flexing hours, extending shifts up to 12 hours, potential night shifts, and other changes as required. Schedule modifications will be communicated in advance when possible.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The Data Center Technical Operations Engineer, Facility will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
• May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
• May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency.
• Responsible for asset and inventory management.
• Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or Technical (Military/ Trade School) Degree and relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• 1-2 years of management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Data Center Engineering Experience.
• 1-2 years of Data Center Management Experience.
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting