M&E Data Centre Shift Leader

Job Description

Data Centre Shift Leader Permanent London £45,000Continental Shift Pattern An impressive well established Facilities Management company are currently recruiting for a Data Centre Shift Leader offering an incredible package with salary of £45,000 to work on a site based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced shift leader to join one of the UKs leading Facilities management companies where they implement their skills and experience to secure themselves a position with a fantastic company in their chosen career. As the post holder, you will be expected to have extensive understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Electrical, Mechanical, and DC specific infrastructure). As the lead member of the engineering shift teams, you will responsible for effective inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre, with a primary focus on risk management, enhancing the quality of the service delivery through effective leadership of the shift team. Supporting the Data Centre Engineering Manager and Data Centre Technical Manager in the overall delivery of day to day operations in line with the process and procedures. The Data Centre Shift Leader will be the lead engineer during the 24/7 shift pattern, ensuring the engineering shift teams have the ability to successfully deliver in-line with all contractual requirements. You will work closely with the engineering team and you will be the technical coordination point for the day-to-day maintenance activities, including the Specialist Subcontractors, Suppliers and other support teams. One of the key activities involves the role of authorised person for 11kV Electrical Systems. You will be authorised to issue PTW, ensuring compliance with method statements, risk assessments, Global Switch and Supplier Health and Safety procedures. You will ensure that the conduct of any personnel under your control is safe, professional and conscientious.Key Tasks-Operate all M&E systems within the Data Centre in a competent, effective and efficient manner (including HV Electrical isolations/operations). Having due regard to business risk and energy use. Making recommendations for improvement and providing concise technical reports when required. -Ensuring that all Specialist Sub Contractors visits are conducting works in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures/ MOP/PTW/ Global Switch change requests. -Ensure that Specialist Sub Contractor worksheets are signed off where necessary, that quality of work has been inspected and recommendations are communicated to the Data Centre Engineering Manager/Data Centre Technical Manager.-To provide backup as engineering relief cover in the event of annual leave, training or other absence within the engineering team. Ensuring minimum staffing arrangements are maintained at all times. -Accurately reporting of all completed work orders, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks. -Attend weekly team meetings, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with our management. -Reviewing and preparing MOPs, SOPs and EOPs, as well as leading the shift team through relevant EOP scenario drills (BEST or MOCK Drills). -Completing the shift handover reports, ensuring that significant events or activities are noted and effectively communicated to oncoming shifts and management. -Manage and prioritise operational resource to ensure all Data Centre client requests are attended within SLA. -Champion and promote QHSE compliance activities, such as Hazard/Near Miss Reporting and regular Toolbox Talks.Scope-Building management system-Lighting Control system CMMS Air conditioning System, DFUs, FCUs, AHUs and ACUs-Chillers and CHW infrastructure-Boilers and Heating Systems-DRUPS and ancillary components-Single phase and three phase motors -Emergency lighting-Operation of HV & LV Electrical Systems. Requirements-Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Data Centre or Critical Environment operations. -HV Authorised Person  HNC/HND in relevant field or associated Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship (Or Similar) -Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff. -Drives operational excellence within the team. -Have very good IT and report writing skills. -Ability to lead a team when under pressure, whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints. -Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and previous experience; but not meet all the required technical qualifications may be considered subject to Directors approval.-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