Chief Project Engineer · On-site
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- Industry: Data Centres, Engineering
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Chief Project Engineer · On-site
Job Title: Chief Engineer – Data Centre Critical Operations
Location: Mikkeli, Finland (on-site)
Reports to: Site Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical and mechanical systems at a large-scale data centre. You will oversee preventative maintenance, manage day-to-day critical facilities operations, coordinate vendors, and take command during incidents to ensure rapid resolution and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical and mechanical operations, including power distribution, backup systems, cooling, controls, and life safety systems.
- Manage maintenance programs, schedules, and CMMS records.
- Supervise vendors and service contractors to meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Lead incident response and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
- Mentor and develop shift engineers, promoting operational discipline and safety.
- Support expansion projects, commissioning, and improvements to facility design.
Requirements:
- 4–6 years of hands-on experience in data centres or critical facilities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), with strong mechanical knowledge.
- Proven experience with critical E/M systems, maintenance programs, incident management, and vendor supervision.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and documentation skills.
- Fluent in English; medium Finnish preferred.
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