Job Title: Data Centre Technical Operations Engineer Location: London Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Daily Rate: £264.32 - £293.68 PAYE Contract Length: 12 Months 5 days onsite Data Centre Technical Operations Engineer Join one of the world's leading cloud infrastructure teams and play a critical role in keeping the systems that power AWS running at peak performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in critical infrastructure, electrical and mechanical systems, and data centre operations About the Role As a Data Centre Technical Operations Engineer II (Chief Engineer), you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems across AWS data centre facilities. You'll lead operational excellence initiatives, support large-scale projects, and serve as a key escalation point for facility-related issues. Key Responsibilities Lead and support engineering teams in troubleshooting and maintaining critical infrastructure. Oversee the day-to-day operation of electrical and mechanical systems. Deliver technical training on equipment including generators, switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs, AHUs, and chillers. Manage facility projects from planning through implementation. Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with safety procedures and industry standards. Provide emergency and after-hours support when required. What We're Looking For Essential Skills Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including: Switchgear UPS systems Transformers Circuit breakers Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems. Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through deployment. Highly Desirable Experience working in a data centre or other critical infrastructure environments. Knowledge of engineering documentation, SOPs, and electrical diagrams. Understanding of building regulations and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, or equivalent. Project management experience within mission-critical environments. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Work at height, and from ladders - Perform physical tasks during the shift - Work in a noisy environment, with ear protection We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
Data Centre Technical Operations Engineer in London employer: Adecco
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