Data Centre Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Colt Technology Services Full time
Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily operations of a data centre, ensuring the smooth running of technical systems and adherence to health and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and approve change control documentation to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
  • Support internal and customer health and safety audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Coordinate customer visits and attend audits as required, providing technical expertise and support.
  • Action reactive break-fix works promptly, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  • Attend operational planning meetings to review and schedule work activities, ensuring effective resource allocation.
  • Organise and chair health and safety meetings with onsite operational teams, promoting a culture of safety and awareness.
  • Respond to health and safety observations raised by customers, contractors, and staff, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
  • Support end-of-life Operations infrastructure project works, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Source technical data for customer and internal reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information.
  • Proactively drive the Zero Waste To Landfill initiative, minimising environmental impact and promoting sustainability.
  • Review operational parameters using the BMS, suggesting changes to system setpoints to optimise system performance.
  • Raise accident and incident notifications using the Colt DCS reporting platform, ensuring timely reporting and investigation.
  • Support the resolution of operational incidents, working collaboratively with teams to resolve issues promptly.
  • Support ongoing renewals of operational, security, health and safety, and environmental accreditations, ensuring compliance and certification.
  • Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of operations, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Actively support initiatives associated with our ESG strategy, focusing on decarbonisation and safeguarding our company whilst connecting people.

Essential Skills and Experience
  • Experience working as a technician or technical supervisor of a data centre.
  • Experience managing specialist contractors in data centre operational environments.
  • Solid technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, Life Safety, and security systems.
  • Fully conversant with Permit-To-Work safe systems of working.
  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
  • Ability to manage high work volumes effectively and safely.
  • Technical professional qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, i.e. City in Guilds, ONC, HNC, or degree, or equivalent level of job experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical safe systems of work, experience issuing work permits, and have successfully achieved the technical level of Authorised Person (preferable AP5, or AP15).
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken) and have a full driving license.

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