Data Centre Facilities Supervisor
hace 3 días
Chesterfield
Data Centre Facilities Supervisor Location: Chesterfield, England Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a highly skilled Data Centre Facilities Supervisor to manage and maintain critical infrastructure, ensuring our data centres operate safely, securely, and efficiently at all times. The Role As a Data Centre Facilities Supervisor, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and performance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems within a mission-critical environment. You will play a key role in ensuring uptime, compliance, and continuous improvement across all facility operations. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure including:, • UPS systems, batteries, generators, PDUs, • CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC systems, • BMS/EMS monitoring and control systems, • Manage electrical systems:, • High/low voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, grounding, • Manage mechanical systems:, • HVAC, air handling units, ventilation, filtration, humidity and temperature control, • Deliver planned preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM), • Lead incident response, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis, • Support change management, commissioning, and facility upgrades, • Ensure integration and optimisation of building systems (BMS/EMS, SCADA, alarms), • Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards (LOTO, permits, fire systems), • Drive energy efficiency initiatives (PUE, cooling optimisation, sustainability targets), • Maintain accurate documentation (SOPs, drawings, asset registers, single-line diagrams), • Manage contractors, vendors, and service agreements, • Support capital projects including planning, budgeting, commissioning, and handover What We’re Looking For Experience: • 3–7 years’ experience in data centres or mission-critical environments, • Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical infrastructure Technical Knowledge: • Strong understanding of:, • Power systems (mains feeds, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDUs), • Cooling systems (chillers, CRAC/CRAH, pump skids, HVAC), • BMS/PMS systems and monitoring tools, • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (SLDs, P&IDs, schematics), • Knowledge of thermal management, energy efficiency, and data centre best practices, • Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and data centre environments Qualifications: • Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, ONC/OND, Degree or equivalent), • Relevant certifications such as IFMA, HVAC-R, or electrical safety training are advantageous Skills & Attributes • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability, • Clear communication and reporting skills, • Excellent planning and organisational skills, • Safety-focused with strong procedural adherence, • Experience managing vendors and stakeholders, • Ability to mentor and support junior team members Additional Information • Flexibility required for out-of-hours work during critical maintenance windows or incidents If you’re an experienced facilities professional looking to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a high-performing team driving operational excellence. #TheLanesGroup #LanesRecruitment #DataCentres #FacilitiesMaintenance #MEP #HVAC #DataCentreJobs #Chesterfield