As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. You are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations and to support operated data centers.
Key job responsibilities
- Train and support the Engineering team in providing electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations.
- Implement and execute site or equipment-specific training exercises. Exercises cover stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, etc.
- Oversee day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data center sites.
- Troubleshoot and report facility and data server‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Create and deploy standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
- Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendors and staff.
Physical requirements
- Work at height, and from ladders.
- Perform physical tasks during the shift.
- Work in a noisy environment, with ear protection.
- Bachelor Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent (to be amended based on country’s specifics).
- Extensive industry related experience with in‑depth knowledge of UPS, backup generator systems and generic mechanical‑room infrastructure.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Preferred qualifications
- BS7671 18th Edition.
- High/Low Voltage Authorised Person (AP) experience.
- Previous experience in operations and on‑call support for Data Center facilities or Mission Critical Plants/Production facilities.
- Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fibre) cabling.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Key job responsibilities
- Train and support the Engineering team in providing electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations.
- Implement and execute site or equipment-specific training exercises. Exercises cover stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, etc.
- Oversee day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data center sites.
- Troubleshoot and report facility and data server‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Create and deploy standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
- Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendors and staff.
Physical requirements
- Work at height, and from ladders.
- Perform physical tasks during the shift.
- Work in a noisy environment, with ear protection.
- Bachelor Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent (to be amended based on country’s specifics).
- Extensive industry related experience with in‑depth knowledge of UPS, backup generator systems and generic mechanical‑room infrastructure.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Preferred qualifications
- BS7671 18th Edition.
- High/Low Voltage Authorised Person (AP) experience.
- Previous experience in operations and on‑call support for Data Center facilities or Mission Critical Plants/Production facilities.
- Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fibre) cabling.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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