DC Shift Technician

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Posted 10-Apr-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Hayes - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

About the Role:
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We would like to invite Shift Engineers who have experience working within a Critical Environment or Engineers who are looking to move into Critical Environments, to join our talent pool for both current and future opportunities.

As a Shift Engineer working for the Data Centre Solutions team, your duties may include:

Responsibilities:


• To ensure site Electrical systems are operated and maintained to the required codes of practice and industry guidelines.


• Ensure the PPM’s for the as built equipment is fully maintained and carried out in a high calibre and on time.


• To carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues relating to all the electrical equipment and assets.


• Complete information and feed back to computer based systems particularly the PPM system.


• Carry out fault identification/rectification and escalation when required on heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues.


• Installation and modification of site electrical services.


• Maintain effective communication to the Shift Supervisor including plant status, plant isolation, issues arising, ongoing works and standards of housekeeping.


• Ensure any parts required are clearly and accurately stated and any difficulties encountered on engineering activities are reported to the Shift Supervisor.


• Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping


• Operation and trouble shooting for the following:

o Building Electrical Installation (associated panels, equipment, and circuits).

o Emergency lighting.

o Lighting Control system.

o Building Management Systems (BMS)

o Fire suppression and detection systems

o Air conditioning System, VAV, FCU’s and Split Systems.

o AHU’s, Variable speed drives.

o Heating system.

o Generators and controls.

o Single and three phase motors.

o UPS system and associated control systems.

o Operation of HV systems (training and familiarisation with this system will be made available).

Skills:


• Previous experience in Building Services industry


• C&G qualified or equivalent in an electrical services/maintenance.


• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent


• HV Approved Person


• Confined Space entry trained. (Where required)


• Recognised training or apprenticeship


• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.


• Demonstrate a good understanding and be technically competent in all building services, in particular UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning.


• Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation.


• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home.


• Reliable and conscientious


• Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and technical competence; but do not meet all the requirements may be considered subject to client approval.


• Advanced communication skills with a full understanding of customer needs & expectations


• Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions


• Enthusiasm and demonstration of pro-activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes


• Integrity, honesty and punctuality is also expected