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Job Title: Mandarin speaking Electrical Data Centre Engineer

The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English.

Your New Salary: Highly competitive, depending on experience

Job status: Permanent, 5 days office based

Location: Slough

Electrical Data Centre Engineer – Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the construction, operation, maintenance, and optimization of Data Centre electrical facilities, ensuring operational reliability, compliance, and service excellence.

Electrical Data Centre Engineer – What You'll be Doing:

1. Operational Oversight & Vendor Management

• Act as the technical lead overseeing the Facility Management (FM) team to ensure all electrical operations align with global standards and SLAs.
• Review and approve critical operational documents, including Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP).
• Conduct regular audits of maintenance records and onsite activities to ensure high standards of execution and safety compliance.

2. Technical Authority & Risk Mitigation

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex electrical issues and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for power-related incidents.
• Identify potential Single Points of Failure (SPOF) and oversee mitigation measures.
• Provide technical supervision and approval for high-risk electrical operations, including UPS bypass, generator load testing, and HV switching activities.

3. Strategic Asset & Lifecycle Management

• Review and approve electrical system modifications and capacity expansion plans to ensure no impact on live IT operations.
• Support long-term CAPEX planning through equipment health assessments and lifecycle analysis.
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives by analysing power distribution performance and PUE trends.

4. Compliance & Safety Standards

• Ensure all electrical systems comply with local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and enforce compliance with Electrical Safety Programs, including LOTO and Arc Flash protection procedures.

Electrical Data Centre Engineer – The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• CEng or IEng qualification preferred
• Solid relevant experience in Data Centre operations on the electrical side
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for junior positions
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Power Engineering
• Familiarity with electrical calculation software
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Positive attitude with strong teamwork spirit
• Good stress management skills
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills

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