Critical Operations Technician (Data Centre) 📍 On-site | Competitive Pay | Mission-Critical Environment Power the Infrastructure That Powers the World An industry-leading data centre operator is looking for a Critical Operations Technician to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performance, always-on environment, where your expertise directly impacts uptime, resilience, and operational excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on technical roles and want to be part of a team that keeps critical infrastructure running 24/7 — this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing As a Critical Operations Technician, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of a mission-critical facility, ensuring all systems operate safely, efficiently, and without interruption. 🔧 Hands-On Technical Work

• Operate, monitor, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and control systems
• Quickly diagnose and respond to faults, alarms, and system abnormalities
• Execute planned and reactive maintenance to the highest standards ⚡ Electrical Systems
• Work across critical power infrastructure, including:
• UPS systems
• Switchgear
• PDUs and RPPs
• Support power distribution from utility to customer load ❄️ Mechanical & Cooling Systems
• Maintain complex cooling systems such as:
• Chilled water plants

• CRAH/CRAC

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• HVAC and air-side systems
• Chillers and fan wall systems 🔥 Fire Life Safety
• Oversee fire detection and suppression systems, including:
• Pre-action and wet sprinkler systems
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards 📊 Optimisation & Improvement
• Analyse system performance and identify efficiency improvements
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the facility
• Support upgrades and infrastructure projects 🏢 Site Operations
• Conduct routine inspections and facility walkdowns
• Maintain accurate logs and maintenance records (CMMS)
• Support incident response, reporting, and root cause analysis What We’re Looking For ✠Essential Experience
• 1–5 years in a data centre or mission-critical environment
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Electrical systems (UPS, transformers, ATS/STS, distribution)
• Mechanical systems (cooling infrastructure, HVAC, chillers)
• Experience with BMS/monitoring systems and CMMS platforms
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure ⭐ Desirable
• Experience in highly structured environments (e.g. military, critical engineering)
• Relevant technical qualifications or degree What’s In It For You
• 💰 Competitive hourly rate ($40–$45)
• 📈 Work with cutting-edge, high-availability infrastructure
• 🧠Opportunity to develop deep expertise in mission-critical environments
• 🤝 Join a collaborative, high-performing team
• 🛡️ Comprehensive benefits package Working Environment
• 24/7 operational facility — shift work required (including nights/weekends/on-call)
• Hands-on, physical role in a live technical environment
• High-impact position where your decisions matter Why Apply?

This is more than a maintenance role — it’s a chance to be part of the backbone of the digital economy. Every system you maintain supports businesses, cloud platforms, and critical services worldwide. If you’re ready to step into a role where performance, reliability, and teamwork are everything, we want to hear from you. About Energi People Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that aren’t advertised.

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