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# Data Centre Technical Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Adecco
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, AWS Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adecco.com/en-gb/job-search/data-centre-technical-operations-engineer-london-greater-london/broadbean_055251792076859

## About the Role

Essential Skills

 * Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including:

 * Switchgear
 * UPS systems
 * Transformers
 * Circuit breakers

Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems.

Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through deployment.

Highly Desirable

 * Experience working in a data centre or other critical infrastructure environments.
 * Knowledge of engineering documentation, SOPs, and electrical diagrams.
 * Understanding of building regulations and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, or equivalent.
 * Project management experience within mission-critical environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 - Work at height, and from ladders
 - Perform physical tasks during the shift
 - Work in a noisy environment, with ear protection

## Description

Join one of the world's leading cloud infrastructure teams and play a critical role in keeping the systems that power AWS running at peak performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in critical infrastructure, electrical and mechanical systems, and data centre operations, As a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer II (Chief Engineer), you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems across AWS data centre facilities. You'll lead operational excellence initiatives, support large-scale projects, and serve as a key escalation point for facility-related issues., * Lead and support engineering teams in troubleshooting and maintaining critical infrastructure.

 * Oversee the day-to-day operation of electrical and mechanical systems.
 * Deliver technical training on equipment including generators, switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs, AHUs, and chillers.
 * Manage facility projects from planning through implementation.
 * Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Ensure compliance with safety procedures and industry standards.
 * Provide emergency and after-hours support when required.
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