Facilities Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Data Center operations seeks experienced MEP/Facilities Engineers. This role involves maintaining critical infrastructure and managing operations to ensure efficiency. Candidates will have opportunities for permanent roles after the initial 9-month contract.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience in a critical operations environment.
• Good understanding of Data Centre critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design and build of new data halls and Data Centres.
• Managing the relationship with third party Colocation providers.
• Responsibility for the operation and management of critical systems.

Skills

Project Management

Energy Efficiency

Prioritization

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HV/LV Electrical distribution systems

Fire Detection and suppression systems

Cooling Towers

Diesel Generators

Job description

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Our client is a World Leader in Data Center operations. They are looking to add some experienced MEP/Facilities Engineers to their Campus Maintenance team. This person is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment are maintained to the highest standards and operate efficiently at all times.

Whilst this is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract there will be opportunities for the successful candidates to apply and transition to permanent roles as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design and build of new data halls and Data Centres.
• Producing reports and documentation on all aspects of the critical infrastructure
• On-site management of sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Managing the relationship with third party Colocation providers and their staff.
• Reviewing vendor RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements) and MOPs (Methods of Procedure) to ensure all safety practices are adhered to while performing work.
• Responsibility for the operation and management of 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.
• Identifying and executing opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the Data Centre
• Project management of a variety of operational aspects of the Data Centre.
• Asset and inventory management.
• Participating in recruiting efforts.
• Working 12 hour rotating Day/ Night shifts and flexibility to travel between sites.

Basic Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of work experience in a critical operations environment.
• Full UK driving license.
• Good understanding of Data Centre critical infrastructure; such as Diesel Generators, Chillers, Cooling Towers, CHW Systems, Air Handling Units, UPS, HV/LV Electrical distribution systems, Fire Detection and suppression systems.
• Ability to prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High/Low Voltage Authorised Person (AP) experience
• 6+ years of Data Centre Engineering/Operations Experience
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fibre) cabling.