Electrical Engineer - Data Centre

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A data centre company in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to handle equipment installation and maintenance. The role involves ensuring operational compliance and responding to technical issues. Ideal candidates should be qualified electricians with experience in critical environments like pharmaceutical or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in critical environments such as Pharmaceutical or Industrial.
• Hands-on experience with single & three-phase power systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, BMS, and generators.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Qualified Engineer - 17th or 18th Edition

Hands-on experience in maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer - Data Centre Milton Keynes

Qualified Electrician needed for a large data centre specialist. Working alongside the network / ICT Data Centre Engineer, you will provide the electrical expertise to the data centre.

You will be responsible for:

1. Equipment installation and troubleshooting
2. Performing routine inspections and maintenance of critical infrastructure including power, cooling, and network systems
3. Operate, monitor, and maintain all HV and LV systems, ensuring compliance with safety and operational protocols
4. Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, UPS, generators, and BMS
5. Conduct HV switching operations as per Safe Systems of Work
6. Respond promptly to technical issues, diagnosing faults, and implementing repairs
7. Maintain up-to-date records and logs of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards
8. Oversee and execute hands-on preventative maintenance on site infrastructure, either directly or through vendor management, including managing the permit to work system (UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems)

About you

• Qualified Engineer - 17th or 18th Edition
• You will come from a Critical background or other engineering maintenance environments, such as Pharmaceutical, Power stations, Banking, Industrial, or Maritime engineering
• You will have hands-on experience covering planned and reactive maintenance to single & three-phase power, UPS, power generators, lighting, HVAC plant, air conditioning, etc.
• Previous experience in data centre or critical environment settings is beneficial