Senior Data Center Engineers

Job Description

Amsterdam, Netherlands
 
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

• Manage all SLA’s towards customers 100% Uptime (Temp., Hum, power, PUE/WUE, relation).
• Responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of planned maintenance, that meets all standards and procedures, by leveraging competent contractor/vendor resources with attention to quality.
• Ensures that the Manager of Operations is fully informed and briefed on all planned and corrective work occurring in the datacenter.
• Plans and implements customer requested work in a timely manner.
• Ensures thatthe customer and Manager of Operations are informed on the status and details of the work.
• Plans work on 1-line equipment according to Planned Preventive Maintenance Schedule, including roadmap to be approved by Manager of Operations and/or Nominated person in control of an electrical installation.
• Prepares detailed Method of Procedure to be approved by Manager of Operations and/or nominated person in control of an electrical installation.
• Organises all testing of mission critical equipment on the site.
• Responsible for ensuring that all work being done by contractors/vendors is logged in systems.
• Responsible for ensuring that all work being done by contractors/vendors is being done in accordance with the approved Method of Procedure.
• During normal working hours, responds to alarms, critical situations, and emergencies in a proper and timely manner. Responsible for communicating in a calm and clear manner and in accordance with the emergency response plan.
• Will take initiative to ensure that quality and efficiency standards are raised for all the equipment in the datacenter. This includes finding ways to deliver cost savings without sacrificing quality.
• Finds ways to increase energy efficiency without sacrificing continuity or uptime of the site.
• Administers in a correct and timely manner all executed work in accordance with all process and procedures.
• Works effectively and efficiently with others inside the organization.
• In Emergencies, is responsible for the timely response to ensure safety and operational continuity on site.
• Is constantly monitoring the site to ensure that safety standards are met.
• Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical systems in use in the Datacenter environment including transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS & STS units, RPP units, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units
• Strong communications, both written and verbal, in leading teams and coordinating with peers and other disciplines on driving projects/issues to closure.
• Commitment to organisational excellence and constant awareness to seek opportunities to improve processes/quality of deliverables.
• Superb ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects/responsibilities.
• Superb ability to meet committed timelines, leveraging assistance/input from peers.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Education level complied with by WEB level 4 (WEB = Dutch Adult and Vocational
• Training Act) with at least 4-years of experience or HBO (Bachelor of
• Science/Bachelor of Engineering).
• LV/HV authorizsd to switch Certificate.
• Mechanical and/or Electrical training/education, with particular focus in power;
• Must have or be able to complete Safety for Operational Supervisors training.
• OSHA 30 shortly after start of employment.
• 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 Dutch and 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.