HVAP shift Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate service firm in Canary Wharf seeks an experienced HVAP Data Centre Technician responsible for ensuring all maintenance tasks align with health and safety standards. The role includes managing routine maintenance, responding to emergencies, and supervising subcontractors. Candidates should have HV Authorisation and experience in a similar role. Strong communication skills and flexibility are essential, as well as a commitment to personal development and a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in real-time incident / fault management in a business-critical environment.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a similar organization.
• Sound understanding of health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance.
• Sound health and safety knowledge for maintenance activities.
• Good verbal communication and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on building plant and equipment.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and perform emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain critical cooling plant to service level requirements.
• Ensure comprehensive maintenance records (CAFMs) are kept.

Skills

Manual Handling Training

HV Authorisation

Current Wiring Regulations certificate

Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline

Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification

Real time incident management

Good verbal communication skills

Self-motivated

Flexible working hours

Knowledge of interlinked systems

Education

Level 3 NVQ in related discipline

Job description

Job Title: HVAP Data Centre Technician

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions

Location: Canary Wharf, 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.

Purpose of the Job

The successful candidate will be responsible for control and supervision of work tasks for planned and reactive maintenance with support from the building Engineering Supervisor and Shift Leader. They will also be liaising with Engineering management and client personnel to ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with site policies and procedures and within health and safety legislative requirements.

The candidate will be required to operate as an Authorised person ensuring all required safety paperwork is completed to a high standard whilst also ensuring alignment with company policies and safe system of work.

Whilst on site the Data Centre Engineer will report to the Engineering Shift Leader and will support the shift teams to ensure all works are carried out safely, to a high standard and within site specific time constraints. This role is a continental shift role for an experienced HVAP.

Role Summary

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment, and systems to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and effect emergency repairs as needed.
• Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems.
• Ensure required switching schedules are created and utilised in line with Company policies and SSOW
• Ensure critical cooling plant on site is maintained to agreed service level requirements
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the all plant
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of CAFM work order reports
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all in house tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices are adhered to
• Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised and comply with contractual commitments and site operating processes
• Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and clients’ staff
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required
• Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is always delivered and promoted
• Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning
• Ensuring work packs include required documentation including review of Subcontractor RAMS
• Responsible for ensuring training and personal development kept up to date, Strong Team Culture will be required.
• Responsible for Incident Support in the event of any unplanned incidents / faults on site.
• HVAP responsibilities will be applicable to this role, specifically the draft of load transfer and isolation schedules and completing isolation and reinstatement of HV/LV equipment, adhering to the safe process of isolation.

Experience / Skillset Required

• Manual Handling Training would be an advantage
• HV Authorisation
• Current Wiring Regulations certificate
• Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline
• Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification
• Experienced in real time incident / fault management in a business-critical environment
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a similar organisation
• Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
• Good verbal communication skills
• Numerate & literate
• Show diligence in safe working both for themselves and occupants of the premises
• Self-motivated, with a high level of personal integrity
• Able to work well both in a team and alone
• Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high-pressure environments
• Courteous and presentable as the role is both front and back of house, with exposure to the client at all levels
• Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment
• Incumbents must be flexible regarding working hours
• PASMA & IPAF Preferred
• Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems (Fire, PMS BMS)
• Takes Ownership & Accountability

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.