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    Data Center Engineers

    Competitive
     

    Job Description

    Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Warsaw
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is working with a global data center services provider delivering project management, engineering design and critical facility management to hyperscale, colocation, and edge leaders.
     
    What the Job Involves

    • Develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implements new strategies for Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Life Safety systems. 
    • Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic volt meters. 
    • Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of processes. 
    • Inspects equipment for defects, leaks, and potential issues. 
    • Installs electrical/electronic parts and hardware in housings/assemblies with hand tools. 
    • Aligns, fits or assembles component parts using hand/power tools. 
    • Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Life Safety, Security Systems, Building Monitoring Systems, and control systems. 
    • Analyse systems to ensure best practice for internal/external customers. 
    • Provides feedback on effectiveness of existing standards and processes. 
    • Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades. 
    • Collaborates on the tracking and completing aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance programs. 
    • Collaborates on determining maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety systems, and security systems. 
    • Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments.
    • Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions. 
    • Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints 
    • Have a complete working knowledge of creating, closing, and tracking "work requests" (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work. 
    • Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes as necessary. 
    • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. 
    • Completion of documentation, notification, escalation, tracking and follow up of all incidents and requests. 

    We’re Looking for Someone Who

    • Proven experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment, building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems. 
    • Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units, CRAC units and building management systems (BMS).
    • Ability to write and review operational documents such as SOPs, MOPs, EOPs 
    • LV/HV authorized to switch Certificate.
    • Mechanical and/or Electrical training/education, with particular focus in power; 
    • Relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment. 
    • High school diploma or College Degree. 
    • Good observation skills and problem-solving ability. 
    • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

    We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
     

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      The Client


      Datacenter People is partnering with an investment and advisory practice specialising in Power, Energy and Digital Infrastructures across Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific and Central/South America.

      What The Job Involves 

      • Review and assessment of both DSO and TSO electricity grids across Europe to identify optimal connection opportunities (mostly demand focused).
      • Advise on appropriate grid connections based on end Client requirements.
      • Make grid applications and manage the grid connection process on behalf of clients from application stage through to energisation.
      • Advise on DSO and TSO tariff structures in European markets. Advise on electricity prices including negotiation of PPAs.
      • Production of RIBA Workstage 2 substation design packages which shall include integration with identified temporary power opportunities.
      • Technical and commercial input to development (Data Centre and Energy Centre) master planning, including generation, storage, and site wide energy distribution considerations.
      • Tender for delivery of substation infrastructures. Review and recommend preferred bidders to end Client based on technical and/or commercial tender return assessment.
      • Review of substation delivery partners designs in accordance with RIBA Workstage 2.
      • Complete power strategy reviews for clients depending on their DC requirements (based on country, voltage level, required dates, revenue mechanisms, end customer requirements).
      • Design reviews against Hyperscaler specifications and sustainability and ESG targets.
      • Client and workload management to anticipate bottlenecks and manage internal and external risks.  

      We’re Looking for Someone With

      • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college.
      • Minimum 7 years of experience in Electrical design and/or construction required.
      • Knowledge of UK/EU substation design practices/principles.
      • Experience of running tenders for HV Substations including scoring and review of tender returns (Technical and Commercial).
      • Experience of management and technical review of HV delivery contractors during the design (RIBA stages 3/4) and delivery (RIBA stages 5/6/7) project phases.
      • Knowledge of HV Substation Testing and Commissioning.
      • Strong working knowledge of HV distribution systems and alternative power generation technologies.
      • Technical report writing.
      • Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM.
      • Awareness and Experience of Generation (engine and or turbine) selection and delivery Project Management.
      • Contracts management (FIDIC and NEC as a minimum).

      We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.