Data Center Shift Technician
Job ID 182427
Posted 29-May-2025
Service line GWS Segment
Role type Full-time
Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s) Canary Wharf - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Title: HVAP Data Centre Technician
Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions
Location: Canary Wharf, UK
COMPANY PROFILE
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
Purpose of the Job
The successful candidate will be responsible for control and supervision of work tasks for planned and reactive maintenance with support from the building Engineering Supervisor and Shift Leader. They will also be liaising with Engineering management and client personnel to ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with site policies and procedures and within health and safety legislative requirements.
The candidate will be required to operate as an Authorised person ensuring all required safety paperwork is completed to a high standard whilst also ensuring alignment with company policies and safe system of work.
Whilst on site the Data Centre Engineer will report to the Engineering Shift Leader and will support the shift teams to ensure all works are carried out safely, to a high standard and within site specific time constraints. This role is a continental shift role for an experienced HVAP.
Role Summary
Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment, and systems to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
Respond to Building Management System alarms and effect emergency repairs as needed.
Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems.
Ensure required switching schedules are created and utilised in line with Company policies and SSOW
Ensure critical cooling plant on site is maintained to agreed service level requirements
Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the all plant
Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of CAFM work order reports
Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all in house tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices are adhered to
Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised and comply with contractual commitments and site operating processes
Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and clients’ staff
Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required
Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is always delivered and promoted
Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning
Ensuring work packs include required documentation including review of Subcontractor RAMS
Responsible for ensuring training and personal development kept up to date, Strong Team Culture will be required.
Responsible for Incident Support in the event of any unplanned incidents / faults on site.
HVAP responsibilities will be applicable to this role, specifically the draft of load transfer and isolation schedules and completing isolation and reinstatement of HV/LV equipment, adhering to the safe process of isolation.
Experience / Skillset Required
Manual Handling Training would be an advantage
HV Authorisation
Current Wiring Regulations certificate
Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline
Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification
Experienced in real time incident / fault management in a business-critical environment
Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a similar organisation
Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
Good verbal communication skills
Numerate & literate
Show diligence in safe working both for themselves and occupants of the premises
Self-motivated, with a high level of personal integrity
Able to work well both in a team and alone
Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high-pressure environments
Courteous and presentable as the role is both front and back of house, with exposure to the client at all levels
Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment
Incumbents must be flexible regarding working hours
PASMA & IPAF Preferred
Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems (Fire, PMS BMS)
Takes Ownership & Accountability
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.