Data Center Facilities Engineer

Salute Inc.; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is expanding its data center operations and seeks a Data Center Facilities Engineer in Dublin, Ireland. You will ensure reliable operation of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems supporting critical servers to achieve uptime above 99.999%.

The role involves monitoring, preventive maintenance, inspections, and rapid emergency response while coordinating work requests and supervising contractor performance.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft-Electrical/Mechanical is required.
• Experience operating, installing and maintaining data center equipment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Familiar with data center gear: feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, PDU/PMM, chillers, AHUs/CRACs.
• Good observation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance tasks across engineering trades.
• Inspect building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution) and keep equipment rooms clean and safe.
• Respond rapidly to indoor emergencies and air quality concerns.
• Create, close and track work requests (WR) and manage work orders.
• Monitor service contractors and recommend improvements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

QQI Level 6

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

English communication

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft-Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

Feeders

Transformers

Generators

Switchgear

UPS

PDU/PMM

Chillers

AHUs/CRACs

Job description

Salary Range: €55,000.00 To €63,000.00 Annually

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.