Data Centre Operations Engineer

Role: Data Centre Operations Engineer

Pay Rate: £300.00 to £375.00 Daily (PAYE – Inside IR35)

Expected duration: 3 months (Possible extension or conversion to permanent)

Location: Options for Slough, Heathrow area OR Luton

Start: Immediate

Shift Pattern: options for either 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday OR a shift between 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday

Our client is one of the world’s largest technology companies. They are looking for a detail-oriented individual to join their Data Centre Engineering Operations Team in the London area. This committed group works to maintain the critical infrastructure that supports Customers. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data centre operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service.

The Engineering Operations Technician is responsible for ensuring that all electrical,
mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment are maintained to the highest standards and operate
efficiently at all times. Additional tasks will involve risk management and mitigation, the
supervision of corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor
management and metric reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design and build of new data halls and Data Centres.
• Producing reports and documentation on all aspects of the critical infrastructure
• On-site management of sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in
  accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Managing the relationship with third party Colocation providers and their staff.
• Reviewing vendor RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements) and MOPs (Methods of
  Procedure) to ensure all safety practices are adhered to while performing work.
• Responsibility for the operation and management of both routine and emergency services
  on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power
  distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building
  monitoring systems etc.
• Identifying and executing opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the Data Centre
  Project management of a variety of operational aspects of the Data Centre.
• Asset and inventory management.
• Participating in recruiting efforts.
• Working 12 hour rotating Day/ Night shifts and flexibility to travel between sites.

Requirements

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of work experience in a critical operations environment.
• Full UK driving license.
• Good understanding of Data Centre critical infrastructure, such as Diesel Generators,
  Chillers, Cooling Towers, CHW Systems, Air Handling Units, UPS, HV/LV
• Electrical distribution systems, Fire Detection, and suppression systems.
• Ability to prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS7671 18th Edition
• High/Low Voltage Authorised Person (AP) experience
• 6+ years of Data Centre Engineering/Operations Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/
  fibre) cabling.