Shift Technician

Job description
Shift Technician
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
Be able to work alone to find and present faults and concerns in mechanical and electrical systems without receiving explicit direction
Monitor and interpret the BMS to provide rapid response to issues associated with critical systems environment.
Provide exceptional customer service and answer any customer questions. 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

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 CG level 3, or equivalent, qualification as a minimum in electrical or mechanical theory
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
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