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Shift Leader - Critical Facilities / Data Centre
We are currently seeking an experienced Shift Leader to join a critical Data Centre environment, responsible for leading the engineering shift team and ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all critical M&E infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Data Centre Engineer / Shift Leader / Lead Engineer with strong electrical knowledge and HV experience looking to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the shift engineering team across a critical Data Centre environment
- Take responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of critical M&E infrastructure
- Carry out and oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Lead fault finding, incident response and escalation of critical engineering issues
- Conduct and oversee HV/LV switching and isolation in accordance with site procedures
- Manage and review PTW, RAMS, LOTO and safe systems of work
- Monitor BMS and critical infrastructure systems
- Support maintenance of HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, cooling and HVAC systems
- Coordinate contractors and specialist engineering vendors
- Ensure compliance with operational, H&S and site procedures
- Maintain accurate shift logs, handovers and engineering records
- Act as the senior engineering presence during the shift
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Essential Experience
- Previous experience within a Data Centre, Critical Environment or similarly mission-critical facility
- Strong electrical maintenance background
- HV Authorised Person (HVAP) / HV switching experience
- Experience leading or supervising engineering teams
- Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical distribution and critical power systems
- Experience with UPS, generators, switchgear and associated critical infrastructure
- Good understanding of PTW, RAMS, LOTO and safe isolation procedures
- Comfortable responding to critical incidents and working under pressure
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
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Desirable
- Electrical / Mechanical engineering qualification
- BMS/SCADA experience
- Experience working on large-scale Data Centre facilities
- Experience managing contractors and third-party vendors
- Previous experience operating within 24/7 critical environments
The Opportunity
A key engineering leadership position within a highly critical environment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of shift operations, lead a technical team and work across some of the industry's most advanced critical infrastructure.
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