Data Center Service Engineer (Ireland)

Manpower Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Ireland is seeking a Data Centre Service Engineer to support installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of critical power and cooling infrastructure in data centres across Ireland. You will perform hands-on field service, diagnose incidents and provide technical guidance to customers.

The role requires 3+ years in field service of data centre power or cooling systems, knowledge of UPS, LV switchgear, batteries and precision cooling, and you must hold a relevant degree and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical/HVAC Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years experience in field service, O&M, or technical support of critical power or cooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of UPS systems, LV switchgear, battery technologies, and precision cooling.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain UPS systems, power distribution equipment, batteries and precision cooling infrastructure.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs on critical systems.
• Act as first point of contact for customer technical issues, owning incidents through to resolution.
• Deliver operational support, health checks, system upgrades and optimisation activities.
• Provide customer training, technical guidance and service reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, electrical standards and SLAs.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Power systems troubleshooting

Customer communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical/HVAC Engineering

Tools

Multi meters

Power analysers

Thermal cameras

Job description

Data Centre Service Engineer (Dublin / Ireland)

Overview
Opportunity for an experienced Service Engineer to support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and ongoing operation of critical power and cooling infrastructure within data centre environments. The role combines hands‑on field service, customer support, incident management and technical advisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain UPS systems, power distribution equipment, battery systems and precision cooling infrastructure.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs on critical systems.
• Act as the first point of contact for customer technical issues, owning incidents through to resolution.
• Deliver operational support, health checks, system upgrades and optimisation activities.
• Support site surveys, technical assessments and pre‑sales activities.
• Provide customer training, technical guidance and service reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, electrical standards and service level agreements (SLAs).

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or trade qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/HVAC Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in field service, operations & maintenance (O&M), or technical support of critical power or cooling systems.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • UPS systems
  • LV switchgear
  • Battery technologies (including lithium‑ion desirable)
  • Precision air conditioning / cooling systems
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Single‑line diagrams
  • Electrical schematics
  • P&IDs
• Strong troubleshooting skills using monitoring systems, alarm logs and remote diagnostic tools.
• Experience using test equipment such as multi meters, power analysers and thermal cameras.
• Knowledge of Irish and EU electrical safety standards and safe isolation procedures.
• Excellent customer‑facing communication and reporting skills.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience

• Data centre infrastructure experience.
• DCIM/BMS platforms (e.g. NetEco or similar).
• CDCP/CDCS, Safe Pass, Safe Electric (RECI) or F‑Gas certifications.
• Experience with modular data centres, lithium‑ion battery systems or ITIL‑based incident management