Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

Pulsant

• Join a booming industry with huge growth potential – data centres/edge computing
• Extensive learning and development opportunities on offer
• Shifts role 4 on, 4 off, 12hr shifts, dayshift and nightshift

About Pulsant:

Pulsant is the UK s leading edge infrastructure provider. Regional businesses and service providers use Pulsant s edge infrastructure platform (known as PlatformEdge) to build, connect and deploy the applications they need to innovate and grow. The platform is underpinned by Pulsant s network of 12 strategically located edge data centres, interconnected through a low latency network fabric delivering access to cloud, connectivity, and compute services across the UK. Over 330 people – across our data centres and 3 core corporate office locations in Edinburgh, Gateshead and Maidenhead – help over 1500 clients to achieve their digital ambitions.

Job purpose:

The Mechanical & Electrical Engineer will manage, maintain and/or operate all electrical & mechanical systems across Pulsant s data centre site in the Edinburgh region. They will provide first fix ability on M&E and fabric repairs, provide contractor supervision and ensure H&S requirements are met. This person will conduct small project works and provide technical resource to the team as required individually, providing supervision and support for larger tasks. They will also provide input to reports/audits as required from the management team.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide support to both external and internal clients, liasing positively and proactively to resolve any issues and exceed their expectations.
• Ensure records databases are kept up to date and that all related reports and checks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that Pulsant buildings are clean, safe, and secure by rigidly following safety and security procedures, accreditations and standards.
• Ensure adherence to all Pulsant processes and procedures.
• Ensure that the Incident management escalations process is followed as required.
• Maintain a duty of care for everyone on site – immediately report any health and safety concerns and stopping the work continuing
• Assist with rack installations and cabling to obtain the maximum cooling efficiencies from the deployment.
• Logging of all faults and issues within Pulsant platforms and communicating and responding to tickets and requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform system monitoring, environment monitoring, remote / smart hands activities on behalf of customers, 3rd parties and other Pulsant technical teams as required.
• Carry out PPM tasks in a timely manner ensuring optimal building and facilities integrity, upkeep, maintenance, and aesthetics.
• Stock control of Pulsant assets and store management. Maintain Critical Spares for the Data Centre
• Provide support for all day-to-day activities on the site and ensure site security and integrity is maintained at all times across the campus site.
• Follow and adhere to robust access control process and procedures for customers, Pulsant employees and 3rd parties. Observe and assist with the site security enforcement.
• Involvement with regards to testing and handover, and knowledge and understanding of any new infrastructure or hardware / software installed monitoring the facility.
• Work on a ticketing system to ensure tasks are picked up daily and the correct response is given

Our ideal candidate:

• Time served electrical engineer, qualified to current electrical regulations (i.e. hold a current 18th Edition certification).
• Experience of operating in a mission critical environment
• Experience in some (not necessarily all) of the following would be advantageous: L.V. switching, HVAC Systems, UPS Circuitry, Generators, BMS Systems, Fire Preventative Systems
• Mechanical experience would be advantageous but not essential

Why work for Pulsant?

At Pulsant, you can expect variety and a challenging, fun working environment – where culture and well-being are as important as career development and training. The company offers fantastic career progression opportunities and there is a friendly environment with a team that feels like a family. As such almost half of employees have been with Pulsant for 5+ years.

We offer a hybrid working model where you can work two days a week from home. And whilst in the office collaborating with your colleagues, you ll benefit from a fresh, open space to work and collaborate in, modern kitchen facilities and break-out areas to relax during breaks.

In addition to the great training and the opportunity to develop your personal, technical and leadership skills – our company perks include Pension, Private Healthcare and Health cash, Cycle to work scheme, Udemy license

Pulsant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people.