Shift Engineer

Shift Technician

Bude, Cornwall

Job Purpose:

Working as part of a team to cover a continental shift pattern, candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining a wide variety of mechanical/electrical plant and infrastructure in a data centre environment. Role will include supervision of visiting 3rd party contractors and issuing of permits under a safe system of work.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical problems in a commercial environment, including fault-finding, rewiring, and monitoring
• Ensuring that routine PPMs are carried out to all mechanical and electrical plant in accordance with site task schedules and asset lists
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times
• Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards, complies with building codes, and follows safety requirements
• Be able to work alone to find and present faults and concerns in mechanical and electrical systems without receiving explicit direction
• Provide exceptional customer service and answer any customer questions
• Monitor and interpret the BMS to provide rapid response to issues associated with critical systems environment.
• Play an active role in the continued development of the BMS
• Provide professional assessments and advice for management.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and experience of working in a commercial mechanical and electrical installation environment
• Possess working knowledge of Building Management Systems
• Possess working knowledge of single and three phase motors and control circuits
• Possess working knowledge of LV generator sets, including synchronisation panels
• Possess working knowledge of commercial refrigeration machines and air conditioning systems
• Possess working knowledge of commercial UPS and battery installations
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience in fault finding on control panels and switchboards
• Experience of working within a high health and safety culture
• IT literate

Person

• Must have at least 3 years' experience working in a commercial environment
• Must be able to hold a British passport
• Must be able to obtain and sustain a high level of security clearance.
• Must have a recognised C&G level 3, or equivalent, qualification as a minimum in electrical or mechanical theory
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to attend training courses for development as required by management
• Must be able to provide shift cover for leave and unplanned absence
• Valid clean driving licence.