Thermal Customer Engineer

Vertiv; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company car

Company pension

Employee discount

Financial planning services

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking skilled Cooling Engineers to oversee and maintain data centre cooling systems in the Southeast region of England. You will ensure optimal equipment performance through regular maintenance, repairs, and enhancements, with strong ownership and a focus on safety in critical infrastructure.

The role involves inspecting equipment, reading schematics, and collaborating with a Field Delivery Manager to support upgrades.

Qualifications

• Maintain cooling systems tailored for data centre environments with safety/operational standards.
• Regular inspections and preventive maintenance to minimise downtime and extend lifespan.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical issues in cooling units, pumps, and related infrastructure.
• Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and system diagrams to guide repairs and modifications.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a maintenance team during upgrades or construction projects, providing technical guidance.
• Monitor system performance to ensure optimal operation.
• Maintain detailed digital records of maintenance activities and repairs for compliance and reference.
• Demonstrate a safety-first mindset and adhere to Vertiv policies.

Skills

Cooling systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical drawings

System monitoring

Ownership mindset

Education

NVQ Level 2+ in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Tools

Multimeter

HVAC instrumentation

CAD software

Job description

Vertiv is seeking skilled Cooling Engineers in the Southeast region of England to oversee and maintain cooling systems within our customers data centre facilities. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance through regular maintenance, repairs, and enhancement activities. The role requires strong ownership and is critical to infrastructure.,

• Maintain cooling systems tailored for data centre environments, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on cooling equipment to minimise downtime and extend lifespan.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical issues related to air conditioning units, chillers, pumps, and associated infrastructure.
• Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and system diagrams to facilitate accurate repairs and modifications.
• Operate as part of a maintenance team during system upgrades or construction projects, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Monitor system performance.
• Maintain detailed digital records of maintenance activities, repairs, and system modifications for compliance and future reference. We require a thorough understanding of thermodynamic principles and electrical circuits, supported by extensive product training. Field support is provided by a Field Delivery Manager. This role offers an exciting career path for professionals with a background in mechanical cooling systems, air conditioning, and construction., NVQ Level 2 or higher in Refrigeration and Air conditioning, or similar relevant qualification.
• Proven experience in mechanical cooling engineering with a focus on air conditioning and/or data centre cooling solutions.
• Strong knowledge of schematics, technical drawings, and system layouts related to cooling infrastructure.
• Proficiency in equipment repair, troubleshooting complex mechanical and control issues efficiently.
• A commitment to consistently meet or exceed Vertiv policies, requirements and standards and always perform with a safety-first mindset.
• This role is ideal for professionals committed to maintaining high standards of operational excellence in critical infrastructure environments with a strong sense of ownership at all times. Bereavement leave
• Fully expensed company car
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Financial planning services
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay