Technical Specialist (Ireland)

K2 STRATEGIC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 STRATEGIC is seeking a Technical Specialist to provide specialist technical support, training, and oversight within a live critical data centre environment in Ireland. You will ensure 24/7/365 operational coverage, participate in emergency response, and coordinate maintenance across facilities.

You will also lead contractor oversight, manage RAMS and permits, and deliver staff training with scenario-based drills, while maintaining robust documentation and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician or degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with UPS systems, MV/LV distribution, standby generators, and SCADA/BMS.
• Flexibility in working patterns to support business rhythms.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Clear communication under pressure with stakeholders.

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; prioritize 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; ensure health & safety and site procedures.
• Deliver technical training to site staff and lead readiness drills.
• Assist in creating/reviewing SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs; ensure team involvement in drills.
• Maintain records of shift activity, work orders, and system performance via DFM/logs.
• Promote health and safety compliance; address safety concerns.
• Support emergency response and commissioning works when required.

Skills

Electrical background

UPS systems

MV/LV distribution

SCADA/BMS platforms

PPM scheduling

Documentation

Communication under pressure

Data centre experience

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Education

Trade qualification / degree

Tools

CMMS platforms

Change management processes

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary

To provide specialist technical support, training, and oversight within a live critical environment, ensuring continuous 24/7/365 operational support across a production data centre facility. The Technical Specialist plays a key role in emergency response, system maintenance & staff training. Responsibilities include daily planning and coordination of critical activities, ensuring full visibility and coverage across the site. All maintenance-related documentation and vendor paperwork aligned with the approved annual subcontractor schedule must be prepared and validated in advance to support the operational team. The Technical Specialist is accountable for ensuring these processes are implemented consistently across multiple facilities.

Job Summary

To provide specialist technical support, training, and oversight within a live critical environment, ensuring continuous 24/7/365 operational support across a production data centre facility. The Technical Specialist plays a key role in emergency response, system maintenance & staff training. Responsibilities include daily planning and coordination of critical activities, ensuring full visibility and coverage across the site. All maintenance-related documentation and vendor paperwork aligned with the approved annual subcontractor schedule must be prepared and validated in advance to support the operational team. The Technical Specialist is accountable for ensuring these processes are implemented consistently across multiple facilities.

Key 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. During your day you will have full overview & awareness of all activities and, in conjunction with operations teams, will prioritize these activities.
• Review and approve subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (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 health & safety standards.
• Deliver technical training to site staff and lead regular scenario-based "game day" readiness drills.
• Assist in the creation and review of SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs; ensure team participation in operational drills.
• Maintain accurate records of shift activity, work orders, and system performance via DFM and logs.
• Actively promote health and safety compliance; enforce the use of PPE and elevate any safety concerns.
• Support emergency response efforts and commissioning works where required.

Site Interface & Behaviour Expectations

• Maintain a professional and customer-focused presence
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and client reps
• Be available to support shift cover during unexpected absence or operational demand.
• Comply with all K2 operational, safety, and environmental standards.
• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Calm Manner, able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, ability to work on own initiative.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Good attention to detail.
• A team player, able to work with colleagues and clients staff at all levels.

Working environment entails

• Walking job sites which have areas of uneven terrain.
• Work at heights.
• Regularly lift and/or move items and participate in group lifts.
• Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.Co-ordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.
• May require bending or twisting the body to access equipment while working.
• Involves performing physical tasks all day.
• Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
• Push or pull objects into position.
• Work in a noisy environment.
• Work in confined spaces.

Key Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification (e.g. qualified Electrician) or degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong electrical background, demonstrable experience with UPS systems, MV/LV distribution, standby generators, and SCADA/BMS platforms.
• You must be flexible in your working patterns to support requirements dictated by the rhythm of the business & operational demands.
• Good working ability on Microsoft Office Products, in particular Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service and client facing discussions with clear, confident communication under pressure while dealing with stakeholders and customers.
• Excellent fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills on live critical plant.
• Strong planning and organisational ability, including PPM scheduling and works coordination.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Good working ability with Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience working in live data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with PPM maintenance strategy and End of Life / asset lifecycle planning.
• HV/MV switching authorisation or willingness to obtain (e.g. Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person).
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and change management processes (e.g. SOPs/EOPs).

Technical Knowledge Required

• MV standby generators and associated controls
• UPS systems
• MV/LV electrical distribution and switchgear
• BMS/SCADA control and monitoring platforms