Facilities Engineer

Principle HR; Leinster; On-site; EUR 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Paid time off (annual leave & holidays

Job summary

Principle HR is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer for a large-scale 24/7 data centre in Clonee, Co. Meath. This hands-on role spans electrical, mechanical and controls systems, with a focus on reliability in a critical environment.

You will operate HV/LV, UPS, generators, switchgear and HVAC, monitor BMS/EPMS, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and supervise vendors. Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts with weekends are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' relevant experience in maintenance engineering.
• Experience across electrical, mechanical/HVAC and/or controls systems.
• Experience within a critical or continuous-process environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding ability.
• Trade background or relevant engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HV/LV, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling and HVAC systems.
• Monitor BMS/EPMS, troubleshoot faults and respond to alarms.
• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Complete work orders using CMMS/Hexagon.
• Support LOTO/COHE, isolation and permit-to-work procedures.
• Supervise vendors and contractors during maintenance.
• Carry out equipment inspections and identify potential issues early.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical/HVAC

Controls systems

Troubleshooting

Rotating shifts

Education

Trade background or engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS/Hexagon

BMS/EPMS/SCADA

Job description

• Contract: 7 months, until 30 June 2027

• Salary: €91,000 p.a. + bonus, pension, paid annual leave & public holidays

• Location: Clonee, Co. Meath - onsite 5 days, rotating 12-hour shifts

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting a large-scale, 24/7 data centre environment.

This is a hands-on role working across electrical, mechanical and controls systems. We are open to candidates from data centres, pharmaceutical, utility or similar critical environments.

What You'll Do

• Operate and maintain HV/LV, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling and HVAC systems

• Monitor BMS/EPMS, troubleshoot faults and respond to alarms

• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance

• Complete work orders using CMMS/Hexagon

• Support LOTO/COHE, isolation and permit-to-work procedures

• Supervise vendors and contractors during maintenance

• Carry out equipment inspections and identify potential issues early

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on maintenance engineering experience

• Experience across electrical, mechanical/HVAC and/or controls systems

• Experience within a critical or continuous-process environment

• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding ability

• Trade background or relevant engineering qualification

• Typically 5+ years' relevant experience, subject to qualification/experience equivalents

• Comfortable working rotating 12-hour day/night shifts and weekends

Nice to have: HV switching authorisation, BMS/EPMS/SCADA, CMMS/EAM or hyperscale data centre experience.

Shift Pattern

Week 1: 4 days | Week 2: 4 nights | Week 3: 4 days | Week 4: 3 nights

A strong opportunity for engineers from pharma, hospitals or other critical facilities looking to gain experience within one of Ireland's largest data centre environments.