Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

Who are we?

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The role involves planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining engineering systems for Data Center facilities. Responsibilities include leading small-scale projects, developing engineering standards, and collaborating with internal and external teams. The position also entails overseeing daily operations and strategic direction for construction and operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage engineering initiatives to meet company expectations

• System Operations: Perform maintenance and repairs on engineering systems; develop SOWs; ensure safe working practices

• Training: Mentor new staff and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Contract Administration: Manage contracts, change orders, and cost forecasts

• Leadership: Mentor junior team members and direct project teams and external vendors

• Policy Development: Provide feedback on policies and ensure adherence to standards

• Problem Solving: Address complex issues and recommend system enhancements

• Subject Matter Expert: Share expert knowledge and present at industry seminars

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline

• Advanced knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems

• Proven years of facilities management experience

• Proven years of experience in the Data Center industry (preferred)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills English (mandatory)

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work in a team-oriented, international environment

 

What we'll be offering

• Comprehensive and market-competitive remuneration package

• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)

• You are entitled to 23 days holiday per annum in addition to any statutory holidays

• Restaurant Tickets and partly subsidised meals

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (‘ESPP’)

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Internal training/development hub with continuous formative plans available to all

• An inclusive, balanced and friendly culture with our embedded ethos in which to strive on

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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