Critical Facility Engineer

RECRUITERS; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS in Dublin 15 is seeking an experienced Critical Facility Engineer to join a large-scale data centre operations team. The role is hands-on, multidisciplinary, covering electrical, mechanical, HVAC and controls systems, with extensive training across multiple critical facilities.

You will monitor and maintain critical systems, respond to alarms, coordinate with vendors, and ensure uptime, safety and compliance while working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or controls.
• Experience in a critical/continuous operational environment (data centre, hospital, pharma, etc.).
• Knowledge of LOTO/permit-to-work and switching procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting across multiple technical disciplines.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS/SCADA or CMMS/EAM is advantageous.
• Willingness to work rotating 12‑hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain and troubleshoot critical electrical, mechanical, HVAC and controls systems across data centre facilities.
• Monitor BMS/EPMS and respond to alarms, faults and facility emergencies.
• Complete planned and corrective maintenance using CMMS/EAM systems.
• Carry out regular equipment and safety inspections and address unsafe conditions.
• Supervise vendors and contractors during maintenance activities, including LOTO/COHE procedures.
• Support troubleshooting, upgrades, commissioning, capacity changes and continuous improvement.
• Work with shift teams to maintain uptime, safety and compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Controls

Troubleshooting

Multidisciplinary

Rotating shifts

Tools

BMS

CMMS/EAM

SCADA

EPMS

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Critical Facility Engineer to join a large-scale data centre operations team in Dublin 15. This is a hands‑on, multidisciplinary role covering electrical, mechanical, HVAC and controls systems, with extensive training across multiple critical facilities.

• Dublin 15 | Fully onsite
• Contract until 30 June 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain and troubleshoot critical electrical, mechanical, HVAC and controls systems across the data centre facilities.
• Monitor BMS/EPMS and respond promptly to alarms, faults, abnormal conditions and facility emergencies.
• Complete planned and corrective maintenance activities, work orders and documentation using CMMS/EAM systems.
• Carry out regular equipment, building and safety inspections, identifying and addressing abnormal or unsafe conditions.
• Supervise and coordinate vendors and contractors during maintenance and service activities, including LOTO/COHE procedures.
• Support troubleshooting, system upgrades, commissioning, capacity changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with the shift team and facilities management to maintain uptime, safety, compliance and operational standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls or another relevant technical maintenance environment.
• Experience working within a critical or continuous operational environment, such as a data centre, pharmaceutical, hospital, cleanroom, utility or similar facility.
• Working knowledge of LOTO/isolation, permit-to-work and switching procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work across multiple technical disciplines rather than within one specialist area only.
• Experience with BMS, EPMS, SCADA or CMMS/EAM systems would be advantageous.
• Full flexibility and willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, including nights, weekends and holidays.