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Echelon Data Centres is an international data centre infrastructure developer providing large-scale assets to support the growing global demand for data and computing resources – sustainably, responsibly and with due regard for the environment.

To support our growing team, Echelon is now recruiting a Chief Engineer – M&E Services to manage and oversee all data centre mechanical and electrical system operations for their new facility in Dublin, Ireland. This role will report to Echelon’s Data Centre Manager.

This position will be coming on board as we finalise construction and begin the mechanical and electrical services fitout, where the Chief Engineer – M&E Services will be an active participant in all commissioning, testing and start-up procedures. This is a full-time, permanent role and comes with an attractive remuneration package.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for operational documentation governance, compliance evidence management, controlled document lifecycle, and SharePoint repository oversight. The role ensures documentation integrity, regulatory alignment, and operational readiness support across the data centre and energy centre estate.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Documentation Management:

- Manage controlled documentation (SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, policies).

- Enforce metadata standards, versioning rules, approvals, and lifecycle governance.

- Maintain master copies on SharePoint and archive superseded versions.

SharePoint Repository Governance:

- Manage permissions, folder structures, metadata schemas, and file hygiene.

- Conduct periodic audits on outdated, duplicate, and unclassified files.

- Train teams on correct usage and governance compliance.

Compliance Management:

- Maintain evidence for ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and statutory regulatory bodies.

- Support audit preparation and provide structured evidence packs.

- Track corrective actions and regulatory updates.

Collaboration:

- Work with Operations, Engineering, EHS, IT, and vendors to support readiness.

- Coordinate documentation inputs for OA/ORA programmes.

- Facilitate cross-team communication of documentation standards.

Reporting:

- Produce monthly dashboards on documentation accuracy, compliance status, and repository hygiene.

- Maintain reporting metrics for audits and readiness programs.

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, compliance, IT, or equivalent field.

Professional Experience:

- 3–5 years in document control, compliance, governance, or similar roles.

- Experience in critical infrastructure or data centre environments preferred.

Certifications:

- Desirable: ISO auditor, ITIL, SharePoint governance certifications.

Technical Skills:

- Advanced SharePoint administration.

- Strong knowledge of document control frameworks.

- Understanding of ISO compliance structures.

- Excellent analytical and organisational skills.

Personal Attributes:

- Detail focused, structured, and methodical.

- Strong communicator and stakeholder collaborator.

- Self-driven and capable of improving governance maturity.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits.

- Career development and progression.

- Opportunity to shape governance standards across expanding facilities.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

Echelon-DC is an inclusive organisation, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the employee selection process, please contact People and Culture Team (careers@echelon-dc.com) directly.

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