Data Center Facilities Engineer: Drive Uptime

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

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.