Our client is looking for a Facility Engineer to join their team in Dublin until June 2027 onsite position.

Meta is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Critical Facility Engineer will be a part of the Facility Operations team responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems in our data centers. The candidate will need to be experienced in diverse industries such as electrical generation, electrical distribution, cooling technologies, building control and fire protection systems.

It is not a standard 5-day work week; it involves rotating between three and four 12-hour shifts per week, including nights and weekends.

Four-Week Rotation Cycle: Over a four-week cycle, there are 14 shifts total, which follows a standard set schedule that repeats every four weeks:

Week 1: Four days

Week 2: Four nights

Week 3: Four days

Week 4: Three nights

Responsibilities:

Perform hands-on operations and maintenance which includes all physical and administrative operations tasks, service, and maintenance in accordance with site processes and procedures to ensure the highest levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety without disruption to the business
Complete work order requests accurately and on time in an enterprise asset management (EAM) system (Hexagon)
Achieve and maintain a high-level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations. Successfully complete personnel qualification standards (PQS) training.
Provides technical expertise and assistance as required
Respond quickly, using Meta procedures or emergency operating procedures to data center facility emergencies
Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and grounds to check or identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions or faults
Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend system upgrades
Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs
Work with vendors and contractors to ensure work is in accordance with the agreed Meta processes, procedures, and standards
Escalate issues to facility management appropriately and timely
Assist in scheduling and supervising vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service
Provide recommendation of improvements to the operations and maintenance program on an on-going basis
Required to work on a shift schedule, which may include nights and holidays
Utilize computerized tooling, in a control room environment, to operate remote equipment, monitor system alerts, centralize communications, diagnose faults, and prioritize dispatching of resources.

Requirements

5+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance field
Associate's degree in engineering plus 3+ years experience or Bachelor's degree in related field plus 2+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls will be considered in lieu of 5+ years experience
Ability to walk job site areas of flat regularly and uneven terrain
Ability to work at varying heights and from ladders
Ability to use hands and fingers
Ability to reach/push/pull with hands/arms/shoulders
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
Ability to lift and/or otherwise move 45 pounds or more
Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years experience in a data centre or other Critical Environment (pharma, clean room, medical, power production, etc.)
Trade Certification or state licensure in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC)
Professional affiliations (7x24 Exchange, IFMA, Data Center Pulse, etc.)
Knowledge of EAM/CMMS systems
Knowledge of critical facilities operations
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments
Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings

Benefits

Competitive salary
Healthcare contribution and inclusion in company pension scheme
Work laptop and phone
25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus paid bank holidays
Expanding workforce with potential for career progression for top performers

Facility Engineer

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