Data Center Facilities Engineer

Salute; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Industry training

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Data Centre Facilities Engineer in Dublin to ensure electrical, mechanical and fire/life safety systems operate at peak efficiency. The role emphasizes maintaining data centre equipment to support mission-critical servers and maximize uptime.

You will monitor, maintain and respond to abnormal conditions, perform preventive maintenance across HVAC, power, and building automation systems, and coordinate with maintenance trades to sustain optimal performance.

Qualifications

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life-safety knowledge within data centres.
• Experience operating and maintaining critical data centre equipment and building systems.
• Good English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Perform planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance across multiple trades.
• Inspect HVAC, electrical distribution, and mechanical rooms for safety and cleanliness.
• Respond rapidly to indoor emergencies and air quality issues.
• Create, close and track work requests; initiate and follow up work orders.
• Monitor contractor performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Fire/life safety

Building management systems

Problem solving

English communication

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft-Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

Feeders

Transformers

Generators

Switchgear

UPS

PDU/PMM

CRAC units

Job description

Salute is a global leader in delivering Data Center services - firmly established in the US and with a rapidly growing client base across Europe and beyond.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we step up operations in new countries and commence work on new and challenging projects. As a result of this growth, we are looking to recruit and develop a Data Centre Facilities Engineer.

The Data Center Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency.

Data center equipment supporting mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. This equipment includes standby diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems. We are looking for the right people with the right skills to help us achieve our goal.

Your Role:

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring the skill and direction of several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions
• Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints
• Have a complete working knowledge of creating, closing and tracking 'work requests' (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work
• Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes as necessary
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills & Experience:

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft-Electrical/Mechanical- Required
• Relevant experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment, building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units and CRAC units
• Good observation skills and problem-solving ability
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

The role is a full-time position and your base salary will be commensurate with experience but is expected to be highly competitive. The opportunity is located in Dublin, Ireland and will include business travel as needed to meet business demands but will likely be nominal.

What you’ll get from us:

Here, at Salute, we value our people and take great pride providing not just a job but fantastic career opportunities. In addition to the opportunity to work in a great team and earn a competitive salary - you'll gain access to cutting edge industry training that aims to enhance your skills and propel your career forward. Not only will you receive valuable development in your current role, but for those who are ambitious and motivated, the possibilities are endless.

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