Junior Data Center Shift Engineer

Salute Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Junior Data Center Shift Engineer in Amsterdam to safeguard electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems. You’ll perform planned maintenance, respond to incidents, and support site operations under the Site Manager.

This role operates on a 3-shift pattern including night shifts, requires at least 1 year of relevant experience and a high school diploma or college degree. Training and career development are provided as part of a growing European footprint.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of directly related experience in operation, installation and maintenance of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• High school diploma or College Degree.
• Good observation skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring multiple trades.
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems such as HVAC and electrical distribution; maintain clean, safe equipment rooms.
• Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality issues.
• Create, close and track work requests; initiate or respond to work orders and verify completion.
• Monitor contractor performance and recommend changes as necessary.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Fire safety

Control systems

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Job description

Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

Salary Range: €43,000.00 To €48,000.00 Annually

Salute is a global leader in delivering Data Center services - firmly established in the US and with a rapidly growing client base across Europe and beyond.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we step up operations in new countries and commence work on new and challenging projects. As a result of this growth, we are looking to recruit and develop a Junior Data Centre Shift Engineer.

The Junior Data Center Shift Engineer (FE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The FE serves as a technical resource reporting to the Site Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third-party vendors. They are expected to support all facility operations and equipment within a given data center. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, standby diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.

**This position will be on a 3-shift pattern including night shifts.**

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain , and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring the skill and direction of several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, Maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions
• Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints
• Have a complete working knowledge on creating, closing and tracking "work requests" (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work
• Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes as necessary
• Performance other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of directly related experience in the operation, installation and maintenance of building systems with technical understanding and knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems
• High school diploma or College Degree
• Good observation skills and problem-solving ability.

The role is a full-time position and your base salary will be commensurate with experience but is expected to be highly competitive.

What you'll get from us:

Here, at Salute, we value our people and take great pride providing not just a job but fantastic career opportunities. In addition to the opportunity to work in a great team and earn a competitive salary - you'll gain access to cutting edge industry training that aims to enhance your skills and propel your career forward. Not only will you receive valuable development in your current role, but for those who are ambitious and motivated, the possibilities are endless.