Data Centre Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Benefits
- Pension
- Life Cover
- Sick Pay: 10 days after six-month probation, increasing to 20 days after two years of service.
- Medical Insurance: Single coverage.
- Professional Growth: Training opportunities and career development support.
Job Overview
We are hiring an experienced Data Centre Maintenance Technician (Electrical) on behalf of our client for a key role in maintaining critical electrical systems within a high-performance data centre environment. Based in Sandyford, you will play a central role in ensuring system reliability and operational efficiency, contributing to a safe and stable infrastructure. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical technician with knowledge of data centre environments or similar high-stakes settings.
Key Responsibilities
As a Data Centre Maintenance Technician (Electrical), your responsibilities will include:
- Electrical System Maintenance: Perform preventive, reactive, and corrective maintenance on critical electrical systems, including power distribution units, lighting, HVAC, and emergency systems.
- System Monitoring and Reporting: Inspect and monitor all systems, generating technical reports and escalating issues to management.
- Compliance and Safety: Adhere strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs), method of procedures (MOPs), and emergency operating procedures (EOPs).
- Coordination with Subcontractors: Supervise subcontractor activities related to electrical maintenance, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards.
- Documentation and Reporting: Keep precise records of completed work orders and spare part usage, ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting.
- System Isolation and Control: Conduct electrical isolations and operations as a High Voltage (HV) Authorised Person.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Proactively identify and communicate potential risks, implementing solutions to improve system reliability.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of maintenance processes to optimise efficiency.
Scope of Services:
- Building management system.
- Lighting Control system.
- CMMS
- Air conditioning System, DFU’s, FCU’s, AHU’s and ACU’s
- Chillers and CHW infrastructure
- Boilers and Heating Systems.
- DRUPS and ancillary components.
- Single phase and three phase motors.
- Emergency lighting.
- Operation of HV systems (training and familiarisation with this system will be made available if required).
- Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems
- Pumps and VFD’s
- PDU and Distribution Boards – LV
- Other Data Centre related infrastructure.
Skills and Requirements
Ideal candidates should possess the following:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in electrical maintenance, particularly in data centres or critical environments.
- Certification: HV Authorised Person status or willingness to undertake certification.
- Education: HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Apprenticeship, or an equivalent qualification.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating electrical systems, including BMS, lighting controls, HVAC, and emergency power.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to perform effectively under pressure, independently managing tasks and time.
- Physical Readiness: Capability to meet the physical demands of the role in a data centre environment.
- Professionalism: Dependable, punctual, and presentable in appearance.
Note: Candidates with relevant site experience may be considered even if they don’t meet all listed qualifications.
Application Process
To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience with electrical maintenance in critical environments. Candidates must be authorised to work in Ireland and may need to verify work permit eligibility if applicable.
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