Data Centre Controls Engineer: 24/7 Uptime & Training

K2 Data Centres; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Data Centres in Ireland seeks a Technical Specialist to deliver 24/7/365 operational support across a live production data centre. You will lead maintenance, emergency response, and staff training, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safety and quality across the site.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities, validating RAMS and permits, maintaining records in the CMMS, and delivering site training and drills.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with relevant trade or degree in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Experience with UPS, MV/LV distribution, generators, and SCADA/BMS platforms.
• Strong communication and ability to work under pressure in live environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous uptime of critical systems through hands-on technical support and proactive supervision.
• Lead scheduled and reactive maintenance activities; ensure full compliance via the DFM platform.
• Coordinate ongoing maintenance and activities within the Data Centre for facilities; prioritise with operations teams.
• Review and approve subcontractor RAMS; manage work permits.
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations and live activities across the facility.
• Supervise contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to site procedures and safety standards.
• Deliver technical training to site staff and lead regular drills.
• Assist in SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs; ensure team participation in drills.
• Maintain records of shift activity, work orders, and system performance via DFM/logs.
• Promote health and safety compliance and PPE usage; escalate safety concerns.

Skills

Electrical background

UPS systems

MV/LV distribution

SCADA/BMS

PPM scheduling

MS Office

Vendor coordination

Fault diagnosis

Communication

Education

Qualified Electrician

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

K2 Data Centres in Ireland seeks a Technical Specialist to deliver 24/7/365 operational support across a live production data centre. You will lead maintenance, emergency response, and staff training, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safety and quality across the site.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities, validating RAMS and permits, maintaining records in the CMMS, and delivering site training and drills.