Data Center Critical Facility Engineer (Hands-On)

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team in Dublin. The role focuses on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data centre infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient and reliable performance with minimal business disruption.

The ideal candidate has extensive practical experience across electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls or related environments, and is comfortable working in a hands‑on setting

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in an electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls or other technical maintenance environment.
• Strong practical troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a 12‑hour rotating shift environment, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on technical environment.
• Ability to work across areas requiring walking over flat and uneven terrain, working at varying heights and using ladders.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Ability to lift and/or move 45 lbs (approximately 20 kg) or more.
• Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands‑on operation, maintenance and servicing of critical facility systems in line with site procedures.
• Complete maintenance and operational tasks accurately and on time through the Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Develop and maintain a strong technical understanding of data centre infrastructure and operations.
• Complete required Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) training.
• Respond quickly and effectively to facility emergencies, following established and emergency operating procedures.
• Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and site grounds to identify faults, abnormal conditions or potential safety issues.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and make recommendations for system upgrades and improvements.
• Order parts and supplies required for maintenance and repairs.
• Work closely with vendors and contractors, ensuring work is completed in accordance with the platform's processes, procedures and standards.
• Escalate facility issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising vendors and subcontractors during maintenance and servicing activities.
• Recommend ongoing improvements to facility operations and maintenance programmes.
• Operate within a control room environment, using computerized systems to monitor equipment, respond to system alerts, diagnose faults and coordinate resources.
• Support the safe and reliable operation of critical infrastructure across the data centre.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

12-hour shift

Hands-on engineer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Associate’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s or higher with experience

Tools

EAM/CMMS systems

CAD drawings

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team in Dublin. The role focuses on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data centre infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient and reliable performance with minimal business disruption.

The ideal candidate has extensive practical experience across electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls or related environments, and is comfortable working in a hands‑on setting