Job description refined for clarity and formatting.
Job Summary
The Electrical Engineer supports the Engineering Department in delivering safe, resilient, and efficient technical operations across the VIRTUS Data Centre portfolio. The role focuses on developing a strong technical understanding of site infrastructure, ensuring high-quality commissioning, supporting engineering change management, and advising operations teams on best practices. The postholder will contribute to improvements in infrastructure performance, capacity management, energy efficiency, and compliance with health, safety, and fire standards.
Main Duties
* Develop a technical understanding of all building services, systems and components within the VIRTUS Data Centres portfolio.
* Contribute as an integral member of the Engineering Department, supporting the team with its objectives.
* Ensure commissioning is completed to a consistent quality and standard, in line with VIRTUS Commissioning Principles.
* Undertake engineering projects under the direction of the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager and discipline subject matter specialists.
* Review the engineering aspects of change approval tickets within the VIRTUS change management system to ensure works align with industry best practices and VIRTUS operational golden rules.
* Survey and report on existing electrical installations for defects and issues which could lead to service impact; this may extend to other disciplines as agreed.
* Support day-to-day electrical engineering activities across VIRTUS data centres.
* Identify opportunities to improve site infrastructure and reduce power usage effectiveness.
* Correlate, examine and report on capacity of installed infrastructure as part of data centre capacity management.
* Support Campus Technical Teams in advisory capacity on engineering requirements.
* Assist in the management of all site infrastructure schematic drawings.
* Advise site operations teams on optimising existing technical infrastructure, balancing energy effectiveness with resilience.
* Understand and increase knowledge of data centre building services, systems and components through involvement with manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing to meet functional specifications and customer requirements.
* Support ensuring fire, health and safety regulations and best practices are upheld.
* Identify areas for improvement to promote best-in-class monitoring systems aligned with technological advances.
* Undertake PMS projects under the direction of the Senior Electrical Engineer.
* Collaborate with campus operations teams to reduce PMS alarms across the portfolio.
* Any other reasonable requests made by your line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical discipline
* OND/ HND in engineering or equivalent (preferable)
Experience
* Essential: Commercial experience of electrical or mechanical systems.
Desirable
* Experience in Mission Critical Environments (e.g., Hospitals & Data Centres)
* ASHRAE Electrical or Mechanical Commissioning understanding
* Fire Detection and Fire suppression systems knowledge
* BMS and PMS (Trend, Citect Scada, Schneider PMO, Schneider StructureWare)
* Control Systems (Zelio logic and PLCs)
* Electrical/Mechanical/Controls and Fire & Life Safety conceptual design
Skills
Essential
* Proactive, ambitious self-starter focused on problem solving and opportunities
* Planning and organisation, ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships
* Strong customer service orientation and understanding of customer needs
In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.
VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equality, we strive for a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment.
We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.
Our talented teams design, build and operate some of the world's best data centres.
Notes: This description reflects the current scope and expectations of the role and may be updated as the business evolves.
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