Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer (Controls)

About the Role

The Critical Facilities Engineer role focuses on operating, managing, maintaining, and repairing power systems, HVAC, BMS, plumbing, fire control, and all site services at the South Sydney Campus. This position adds to the onsite Controls expertise, working alongside senior engineers and a Controls Engineer to develop BMS, SCADA, lighting, and other control systems, with a view toward greater responsibility across multiple sites. Key duties include completing scheduled maintenance protocols, working with vendors to resolve control issues, monitoring and adjusting BMS/SCADA systems, and leading site‑based controls projects such as commissioning and rollouts. The engineer also manages specialist vendors, participates in an on‑call roster for incident response, oversees plumbing and fire suppression activities, creates engineering scripts, and ensures compliance with safety and quality procedures. • Perform routine maintenance and daily, weekly, monthly checks on BMS, SCADA, and other control systems. • Diagnose, investigate, and resolve alarms, faults, and vendor‑related control issues. • Plan and implement logic changes to improve site Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). • Lead site‑based controls projects, including commissioning, system rollouts, and new installations. • Manage and oversee specialist vendors for major repairs, maintenance, plumbing, and fire suppression. • Participate in an on‑call roster to respond to incidents outside regular working hours. • Create engineering scripts and follow safe switching practices. • Work autonomously and collaboratively, taking ownership of delegated tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸bms maintenance
• ▸scada monitoring
• ▸alarm troubleshooting
• ▸controls commissioning
• ▸logic optimization
• ▸vendor management

What You Bring

Candidates should hold an Engineering degree or Electrical/Mechanical trade certification, with at least 1‑2 years of controls experience in a mission‑critical environment. Required attributes include strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills, a collaborative yet autonomous work style, and a commitment to safety and continuous learning. • Hold an Engineering degree or Electrical/Mechanical trade certification with 1‑2+ years of controls experience. • Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills in a mission‑critical environment.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸trade certification
• ▸controls experience
• ▸troubleshooting
• ▸problem solving
• ▸safety

Benefits

Benefits include an onsite gym, EV‑charging parking, and other facilities, as well as an annual bonus, health allowance, and access to the Global Ops Academy for professional development. After probation, flexible Monday‑Friday working arrangements are offered, and the role provides a supportive high‑performing team within the South Sydney Campus. • Access onsite gym, EV‑charging parking, and other staff facilities. • Receive an annual bonus, health allowance, and professional development through Global Ops Academy. • Enjoy flexible Monday‑Friday schedule after probation and completion of training.

Work Environment

Onsite