HVAC Technician - Data Centre

Job ID

156662

Posted

01-Mar-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Dublin - Dublin - Ireland

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Mechanical Technician will be required to support all mechanical activities on site. They will work closely with all team disciplines on site and be the point of escalation for CBRE on any mechanical items. The Mechanical Technician will support the mechanical supervisor in the development of mechanical processes & procedures for the Data Centre.

The Mechanical Technician will report to the Technical Manager but will work very closely with all team disciplines on site.

Summarised below are the main tasks that we anticipate would fall within the remit of thisposition.

Responsibilities

· Train in the operation, maintenance and repair of all critical environment systems while maintaining 100% uptime to all critical power systems.

· Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and the Client representatives - Be the main point of contact for the Clients mechanical requirements.

· Performpreventative,correctiveandemergencymaintenanceonallMechanicalsystems.

· Use CMMS to create work orders for tasks carried out on site, including recording hours& comments on all scheduled PM’s via CMMS ensuring compliance is achieved at all times.

· Provide input and development of site mechanical and controls procedures including EOPs, SOPs & MOPs. Develop site procedures while keeping all documentation consistent with current client standards.

· Reviewallsubmitted vendor documentation (methodstatements &risk assessments) relating to mechanical/controls systems prior to any works starting on sitevia the approved process.

Workflowsareassignedbysub-contractorspecialistforreview/approval.

· Monitor&ensureallcriticalsparesrelatingtotheMechanical&DataCentersystemsarein place – ensuring quantities, critical components and stock is accurate to what is required.

· Plan,prepare,andperformisolationandrestorationtofacilitatebreak/fixrepairs and scheduled equipment maintenance by following approved operational site- specific procedures.

· BethepointofcontactfortheCBREshiftteamtosupportmechanicalorData Center escalation as per the site CBRE escalation procedure.

· EnsureEmergencyclassification&notificationsarecorrect,accurate&uptodatefor Mechanical systems.

· Drive site wide energy efficiency through Energy saving innovations, extra works & projects. Allenergysavingworksmustberecorded&updatedonthemasterenergyregisteraspartof site process.

· Keep the site syllabus &trainingcurriculumuptodate as the facility changesto ensureall staff are aware of new equipment or changes on site.

· Report health andsafety breachesthroughthe ‘HAZARD’process

· EnsuretheprofessionalimageofCBREispresentedtoclientsandvisitorsatalltimes.

· Engageandsupporttheestablishedknowledge-sharingandteamworkculture.

· Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of the CBRE uniform and appropriate PPE when required.

· Review all submitted drillsand follow up on any actions– ensure quality of drills & detail iscaptured at all times.

Qualifications, Experience and Character:

· Good level of experience of integration products and protocol exchange software such as Modbus, BACnet etc.

· Applicants must have a thorough understanding of the Controls theory related to HVAC systems and have an understanding of advanced software structure associated with BMS controls/PC Networks.

· Anexcellentunderstandingandexperienceofthemechanicalandcontrolsystemsusedina Data Centre environment, including: Generators, Fuel Systems, Building Management Systems and Controls, Air handling units, Variable Frequency Drives (VSDs), Fire Alarm systems, and Fire Suppression systems (pre-action sprinklers).

· Strong and committed team player with excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to communicate intelligently and effectively with the client and with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on the Data Centre systems.

· Willingnesstoworkoutsideofnormalhourstoresolvetechnicalissuesina24/7industry

· Computer literate with the ability to compile and submit monthly and annual reports, and to monitor and trend operational characteristics (load, capacity, environmental conditions etc.).

· Experience of complex automatic control equipment, including relay logic, programmablelogic controllers (PLC’s), building management systems, and their integration with the Data Centre infrastructure.

Person Specification

Education HaveanMechanicalqualificationtotrade.

Excellent generaleducationisessential,ideallytodegreestandard.

Training HaveanunderstandingofwhataDataCentreenvironmentis,andtheworking restrictions applicable to such environments. Must be able to demonstrate a career showing continuous personal development with at least two years’ experience in production or critical environments

Aptitudes Excellentverbal,writtenandinterpersonalcommunicationskills.,withtheability tocommunicateintelligentlyandeffectivelywiththeclientandwithcontractors.

Numerateandcomputerliterate.Highsoftwareskills–MSOffice(Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Character Excellentmotivationalandinfluencingskills,withhighlevelsof personal integrity.

Capabilitytomanageescalationswhichcontainvariousdegreesofambiguityand either resolve or properly escalate in a timely manner, where appropriate

Demeanourtomanagecustomerexpectations/escalationsandshepherd customer concerns in high-pressure scenarios

Committedtothedeliveryofexcellentcustomerservice. Committedtothedeliveryofexcellentcustomerservice Excellent organization and time management skills

Ateamplayer,abletoworkwithCBREandclientsstaffofalllevels.

Theabilitytolearnquicklyandtogainmaximumbenefitfromextensivetraining anddevelopment programs aimedatensuringthatany identified knowledgeor experience deficiencies are addressed in the short term.

Abletocontributeeffectivelywithintheteam,beateamplayerbeingabletowork with CBRE and clients staff of all levels.

Self-motivated,abilitytoworkonowninitiativeandabletomakesounddecisions when needed.

Organised,abletoeffectivelyprioritiseanddeliverwithinadynamicandhigh pressure, business critical environments.

Calmmannerwiththeabilitytoworkunderpressureabletoworkunderpressure, with changing, and often conflicting, priorities to meet deadlines

Experience Thesuccessfulapplicantneedstobeexperiencedbothinatechnicalcapacity and as a strong people manager familiar with the development and review of teams,appraisalsandtheapplicationofeffectivepeoplemanagementpractice

Experienceofmanagingescalationandemergencyissuesdemonstratinggood communications with client, management, team members and vendors

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