Data Center Critical Facility Engineer

Data Centre Facilities Technician

Location: Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time | Shift-Based Schedule

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Centre Facilities Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical infrastructure within a large-scale data centre environment. This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the highest levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety across facility systems.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, troubleshooting complex systems, and collaborating with contractors and technical teams to maintain world-class facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on operations, maintenance, servicing, and repair activities across data centre infrastructure and facility systems.
• Complete maintenance activities and work orders accurately and on time using an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Develop and maintain a high level of technical expertise in data centre infrastructure and operational procedures.
• Respond to facility incidents and emergencies using established procedures and escalation processes.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, buildings, grounds, and safety routes to identify abnormal or unsafe conditions.
• Troubleshoot system faults and failures, evaluate performance issues, and recommend upgrades or improvements.
• Order and manage parts, materials, and supplies required for maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site standards and procedures.
• Escalate operational or facility issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising contractors during maintenance activities and equipment servicing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the operations and maintenance programme.
• Operate and monitor facility systems through computerized control and monitoring tools.
• Monitor alerts, diagnose faults, prioritize responses, and coordinate resources as required.

Requirements

• Experience working in facilities maintenance, critical environments, data centres, manufacturing, utilities, or similar technical environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow structured operational, safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience working with maintenance management or asset management systems is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively during operational incidents.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Shift Pattern

This is a fully onsite role operating on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Four-Week Rotation Cycle:

• Week 1: 4 Day Shifts
• Week 2: 4 Night Shifts
• Week 3: 4 Day Shifts
• Week 4: 3 Night Shifts

This schedule repeats every four weeks and provides a structured rotation with 14 shifts across the cycle.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, hands-on technician who thrives in a critical operations environment.
• Someone who remains calm under pressure and can respond effectively to incidents and emergencies.
• An individual committed to continuous learning, operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.

Job Title: Data Center Critical Facility Engineer

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Job Type: Contract

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited. Level 1, The Chase, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland. No. 909257. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

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