Head Mechanical Engineer- Critical Facilities
Core
Lead mechanical engineering for critical data center cooling infrastructure, ensuring high availability and operational excellence in the UK.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (critical facilities)
Builds
High-availability data center cooling systems and infrastructure
Domain
Data center operations / Critical infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical systems expertise, CRAC/CRAH operation, chiller and cooling tower maintenance, liquid cooling systems knowledge, root cause analysis, CAFM systems proficiency, vendor management, incident response, PUE optimization
Preferred skills
energy efficiency improvement, automated monitoring systems familiarity, BMS systems exposure
Technologies
CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, liquid cooling systems, CDUs, CAFM systems, BMS systems
Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot critical mechanical infrastructure including cooling plants and towers; support incident response and root cause analysis for mechanical failures; manage specialist mechanical maintenance contractors and validate deliverables; drive improvements in cooling efficiency and environmental performance; maintain up-to-date O&M documentation and emergency response procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
