Data Centre - Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Reporting to the Data Centre Manager, this role requires demonstrable experience working with the critical infrastructure which supports a T3+ Data Centre.  Systems experience must include; operation of electrical panels, switching schedules, HVAC, CRAC Units, chilled water plant (chillers) operation, UPS, generators and control systems.

Previous experience monitoring critical infrastructure through software tools such as; Schneider DCE, TREND 963 or IQVison and Airedale ACIS is preferred and  experience performing Daily Checks on critical infrastructure recording and reporting all potential faults and escalating when required.

This role will support the Facilities Manager in maintaining and installing data centre hardware including (but not limited to) racks, cold isle containment, lighting, Security and rack power supplies. The role holder will be responsible for escorting third party engineers on site and providing best practice advice on any cable installations undertaken.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support best practice and best in class M+E methodology ensuring rigorous and effective maintenance regimens are performed and maintained.
• Provide data reporting to Facilities Management.
• Provide proactive risk assessments and report any potential threats to service delivery.
• Support continuous improvement in organisation, productivity, and quality within Facilities team.
• Work with Security to maintain and administer access control requests.

• Build strong relationships with other internal teams across SCC to promote and deliver quality DC services.
• Liaise with Incident, Problem and Change Teams and the wider DC Facilities teams to ensure Data Centre infrastructure changes are successful.
• Build relationships with our suppliers to gain knowledge of plant and equipment and keep up to date on M+E technology improvements.