Data Centre Shift Operations - Mechanical AP

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

Job summary

Centrica Business Solutions is seeking a Data Centre Shift Operations Mechanical AP to monitor and maintain mission-critical assets, implement SSOW procedures, and coordinate with third-party vendors in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment.

You will inspect mechanical and electrical systems daily, interpret data from multiple sources, and ensure safe, compliant operation across client sites with a focus on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mission critical and/or power generation environment.
• Strong IT literacy and ability to write SOPs/EOPs.
• Familiarity with CMMS is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of LOTO practices, hazardous energy and permit systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer assets to maximise performance and compliance within contractual terms.
• Prioritise and respond to event notifications per contractual obligations.
• Communicate clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of tasks in monitoring and asset management systemen.
• Ensure thorough handovers between shift teams to maintain safe operations.
• Work in an SLA-driven team environment.
• Carry out daily site inspections of mechanical & electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure environmental conditions support a safe working environment.
• React to BMS alarms and execute emergency actions per procedures.
• Issue permits and oversee third-party vendors in line with policies and laws.
• Produce reports on asset availability and performance patterns.
• Adhere to company policies and ethics codes.
• Provide maintenance support during activities.

Skills

Mission critical env

IT literacy

SOPs/EOPs writing

LOTO knowledge

Education

NFQ L6 (Tradesperson) in mechanical

Engineering degree desirable

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

At Centrica Business Solutions, we’re proud to partner with over 7,000 organisations globally – helping them to balance planet, with profit. We build, operate and maintain onsite, large-scale energy assets like Solar PV and Combined Heat and Power – to help businesses to save the planet and save money. We’re also transforming the UK’s energy landscape by partnering with landowners and developers to build a 900MW portfolio of new grid-scale solar farms and battery storage assets.

We have a great opportunity for a Data Centre Shift Operations Mechanical AP, this a key role in our Data Centre Operations, which provides best in class operation and maintenance for our customers critical power generation sites.

The role focuses on system monitoring, implementation of procedures and SSOW, equipment checks and system maintenance and repairs for the client equipment in a mission critical environment.

The role would suit a candidate who possesses the skills necessary to effectively interpret data from multiple sources, react promptly to event notifications and follow established procedures to rectify and elevate issues, in line with contractual obligations.

About the role:

• Monitoring customer assets to maximise efficiency in line with contractual terms
• Managing and prioritising incoming event notifications to comply with relevant contractual obligations.
• Providing professional, concise communications to a variety of internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of all tasks undertaken on the monitoring tool and asset management system.
• Ensuring a comprehensive and thorough handover takes place between shift teams to maintain continuity of safe operations and ensure ongoing knowledge of work activities.
• Working efficiently in an SLA (Service Level Agreement) driven team environment.
• Daily site inspections of mechanical & electrical Engineering systems and technical equipment.
• Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to Building Management System alarms, and complete emergency actions as set out in the agreed procedures.
• Issue permits and oversight of third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with company-developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Producing reports detailing asset availability and performance patterns.
• Adhering to all applicable company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Provide support to the maintenance team during maintenance activities.

Here’s what we're looking for:

• Previous experience working in a mission critical and/or power generation environment.
• Good IT literacy, ability to write and develop documents, SOPs/EOPs.
• A good understanding of CMMS (Maintenance Management Systems) is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) practices, hazardous energy and permit systems.
• NFQ L6 (Tradesperson) or equivalent in a mechanical discipline, or other technical field will be considered.
• Engineering Degree is desirable but not essential.

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/cbs

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.