Data Center Shift Engineer

Salute; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 169,419 - 254,129; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a full-time Data Center Shift Engineer in Warsaw, Poland. You will ensure the optimal operation of data center equipment and systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and respond to emergency situations. Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems is required.

Competitive salary with shift allowance, along with opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment. The role includes a structured training program and potential for business travel.

Qualifications

• In-depth technical understanding of critical equipment and building systems.
• Possession of a valid Electrical Certification - Valid for Poland (SEP).
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure peak performance of data center equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and respond to emergent issues.
• Monitor service contractors' performance and recommend changes.

Skills

Operational monitoring

Preventive maintenance

Emergency management

Problem-solving

Communication skills (Polish & English)

Education

High school diploma or College Degree

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical control systems

Building management systems

Job description

Join us and become part of a rapidly growing team, where you will be given first class training, both structured and on the job. You will be working with a highly skilled team who are experts in their field. As our company grows, there will be excellent opportunities for your career development.

Salute is a global leader in delivering data center services – with established operations in the US and expanding across Europe. Due to an increase in exciting projects across the region, we are looking to recruit and develop Data Center Shift Engineers.

The Data Centre Shift Engineer 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 Shift Manager maintains relationships with third party vendors. Data center equipment that supports mission‑critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. 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 role will work on a 12‑hour shift pattern including morning, evening and night shifts, and weekends.

Requirements

• 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
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of critical equipment, building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems
• In possession of a valid Electrical Certification - Valid for Poland (SEP)
• High school diploma or College Degree
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units and CRAC units
• Good observation skills and problem‑solving ability
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Polish and English

The role is a full‑time position and your base salary will be commensurate with experience but is expected to be highly competitive, along with a generous shift allowance. The opportunity is located in Warsaw, Poland and will include business travel as needed to meet business demands but will likely be nominal.

If you have what it takes to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment we welcome the opportunity to provide more detail and explore your current situation and interests.