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Electrical Engineer - Data Centre

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Milton Keynes

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GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a qualified Electrical Engineer for a dynamic role in a large data centre. This position requires expertise in electrical systems, including HV and LV operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. You will work alongside ICT engineers to ensure the reliability of critical infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include equipment installation, routine inspections, and managing preventative maintenance activities. If you have a background in critical environments and a passion for maintaining operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Electrician with experience in critical environments.
  • Hands-on experience in planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Install and troubleshoot equipment in a data centre.
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance on critical systems.
  • Manage preventative maintenance and vendor management.

Skills

Electrical Expertise
HV and LV Systems Operation
Troubleshooting Skills
Preventative Maintenance
Compliance with Safety Protocols

Education

Qualified Electrician - 17th or 18th Edition

Tools

Switchgear
UPS Systems
Generators
BMS
HVAC Systems

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer - Data Centre

Milton Keynes

Qualified Electrician needed for a large data centre specialist. Working alongside the network / ICT Data Centre Engineer, you will provide the electrical expertise to the data centre.

Responsibilities:

  1. Equipment installation and troubleshooting.
  2. Performing routine inspections and maintenance of critical infrastructure including power, cooling, and network systems.
  3. Operate, monitor, and maintain all HV and LV systems, ensuring compliance with safety and operational protocols.
  4. Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, UPS, generators, and BMS.
  5. Conduct HV switching operations as per Safe Systems of Work.
  6. Respond promptly to technical issues, diagnosing faults, and implementing repairs.
  7. Maintain up-to-date records and logs of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  8. Oversee and execute hands-on preventative maintenance on site infrastructure, either directly or through vendor management, including managing the permit to work system (UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems).

About You:

  1. Qualified Engineer - 17th or 18th Edition.
  2. You will come from a critical background or other engineering maintenance environments, such as pharmaceutical, power stations, banking, industrial, or maritime engineering.
  3. You will have hands-on experience covering the planned and reactive maintenance to single & three-phase power, UPS, power generators, lighting, HVAC plant, air conditioning, etc.
  4. Previous experience in data centre or critical environment settings is beneficial.
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