Site Engineer II

Digital Realty; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Site Engineer II to maintain and troubleshoot critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure in our data centres. You will perform maintenance, testing, and surveillance, manage incidents, and support 7x24 shift rotations where required.

You will lead a small team, review operating procedures, and drive safety compliance while delivering SLA outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission critical operations and maintenance of large scale electrotechnical and/or Electrical and Mechanical systems.
• HVAC and/or Electrical systems knowledge required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer literacy.
• Able to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive adherence to safety policies, efficiency, and core values.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Manage maintenance and repair operations, coordinating with subcontractors.
• Perform on-call duties and manage incidents.
• Document progress, issues, and results, and implement improvements.
• Supervise Site Engineers I, including task assignment and evaluation.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in technical skills for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Write and review operating procedures and assist planning of critical maintenance.

Skills

Mission critical ops

Electrical & HVAC

BMS systems

MS Office

Shift work

Education

Vocational technical training

Tools

BMS familiarity

Excel

Documentation tools

Job description

Job Description

The Site Engineer II (SE) core responsibility is to perform infrastructure related activities in our Data Centres to ensure a reliable and efficient operation of the critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure. This is achieved through maintenance, testing and surveillance of all assets installed. This role is responsible for trouble shooting, assembly and day to day scheduling of maintenance tasks. It is also critical to meet Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and deliver client satisfaction, and when applicable being part of a 7x24 shift rotation.

Responsibilities

• Drive adherence to company safety policies, operational efficiency, and core values.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
• Manage maintenance and repair operations, including coordination with subcontractors.
• Perform on-call duties and manage incidents as necessary.
• Document progress, issues, and results, and implement improvement measures.
• Provide supervision to Site Engineers I, including task assignment, performance evaluation, and professional development guidance.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in technical skills pertinent to the role, covering troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for writing and reviewing of operating procedures and assisting with the planning of critical maintenance / change requests.

Qualifications

• Experience in ‘Mission critical’ operations and maintenance of large scale electrotechnical and/or Electrical and Mechanical systems Technical education / training certification in the field of ‘Mission Critical’ Operations.
• HVAC Mechanical and/or Electrical.
• A good level of computer literacy, specifically in Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
• Able to work in shifts.
• Education to a vocational level in a technical field and/or site engineering position.
• Skilled in maintenance of electrotechnical and/or Electrical and Mechanical systems common to data centers, including but not limited to:
  • High and Low Voltage Power Distribution (Switchgear, Transformers, UPS systems, Generators)
  • Cooling Systems (Chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Piping)
  • Building Management Systems (BMS) for monitoring and control of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Preferably skilled in electrical switching and isolation procedures in a critical environment.
• Novice in maintaining mechanical systems.
• Pro‑active with a Customer and Business focused and is searching for ways to enhance the agreed services to provide the customer with the best possible outcome.
• Has attention to detail and having a ‘Hands‑on’ mentality.
• Is stress resilient.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work.
• Development opportunities to build a rewarding career, including clear career pathways and continuous training.
• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits.
• Strong safety culture that prioritizes people, partners, and customers.
• Opportunities to work across different business areas and challenge the status quo.