At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain data centre operations, ensuring uptime and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading global real estate services firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth and mentoring within a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that ensures critical infrastructure runs smoothly.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in data centre management and strong technical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
The Facilities Senior Engineer is accountable for supporting the planning, maintenance, and documentation of Data Centre operations and associated mission critical infrastructures toward the economy and maximum utilisation of facilities, equipment, and contract resources. As a member of the Facilities Team, the Facilities Senior Engineer will support mentoring practices of engineering staff to ensure continuity of training and quality results. The Facilities Senior Engineer ensures effective oversight of the uptime of the facilities, all contractor activities and maintains responsibility of projects and required maintenance best practices. He/she will be reporting to the Facilities Lead Engineer.
About the Role:
- Execute all aspects of 24x7 data center operations, including the operation, maintenance, and repair of mission-critical equipment and systems to support uptime, compliance, and customer SLA requirements.
- Support the Facilities Lead Engineer in supervising, mentoring, and developing the Facilities Engineering team, while helping drive performance, accountability, and roster coordination.
- Maintain electrical and mechanical infrastructure in line with manufacturer recommendations, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
- Manage contractors, service providers, consultants, and project teams to support maintenance, repairs, capital improvements, and facilities-related projects.
- Develop, implement, and audit MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, sequence of operations, and maintenance standards, while using BMS, CMMS, and DCIM tools to improve operational efficiency and energy performance.
- Conduct facilities rounds, inspections, troubleshooting, safety checks, incident follow-up, and operational reporting, while supporting customer confidence, regulatory compliance, and safe site operations.
About You:
- Technical trade license, certification, or equivalent training in electrical, mechanical, facilities, or a related discipline.
- More than 5 years of experience supporting 24x7 data center facility management, with more than 3 years of experience in a mission-critical environment.
- Experience supporting or supervising engineering teams, with the ability to mentor team members and help coordinate performance, development, and operational coverage for teams of at least 5 members.
- Extensive operational knowledge of critical electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, ATS, UPS, STS, DRUPS, battery management systems, generators, and PDUs, as well as mechanical systems including chillers, DX systems, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, cooling towers, VFDs, BMS, and fire detection and suppression.
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, project coordination, and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret complex operational documents, technical procedures, and budget or incident reports.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in CMMS, BMS, DCIM, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, plus a solid understanding of regulatory codes, permit processes, and OH&S requirements.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.
Facilities Senior Engineer in Sydney employer: Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield Brisbane is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the building consultancy sector. Located in the vibrant city of Brisbane, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values safety, quality, and the delivery of impactful solutions for our clients.
