Facility Shift Manager, Controls & Instrumentation | Data Centres
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Shift-based role
MRL Consulting Group is supporting an international data centre owner and operator in appointing a Facility Shift Manager with a Controls & Instrumentation bias.
This position combines responsibility for critical facility operations with a particular focus on the systems used to monitor, control and protect essential infrastructure.
You will help lead shift activities, respond to technical issues and coordinate maintenance within a live data centre environment. The role will suit someone who brings strong controls knowledge alongside a broader understanding of electrical and mechanical building services.
The role
Coordinate day-to-day shift activities to maintain safe, reliable operation of critical infrastructure.
Monitor building management systems, investigate alarms and ensure issues are prioritised and escalated appropriately.
Apply controls and instrumentation expertise to fault finding, system diagnostics and recurring performance issues.
Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, coordinating internal resources and specialist contractors.
Review maintenance activities and proposed works for their potential impact on live services.
Ensure work follows approved procedures, permit requirements and site safety standards.
Support incident response, service restoration and subsequent investigation.
Maintain accurate shift records, technical reports and clear handovers between teams.
Work across electrical, mechanical and controls disciplines to identify improvements in infrastructure performance.
Support testing and the introduction of new or modified systems into operation.
Your background
Experience in critical facilities, data centres or another environment where infrastructure reliability is essential.
A strong Controls & Instrumentation background, including practical fault finding and interpretation of system information.
Experience working with BMS, monitoring systems, sensors, control panels and associated equipment.
An understanding of the electrical and mechanical plant supported by these systems.
Experience supervising engineers, coordinating contractors or taking responsibility for technical activities during a shift.
A disciplined approach to maintenance procedures, permits, incident management and documentation.
The ability to remain calm under pressure, assess operational risk and communicate clear instructions.
A relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship.
Willingness to work a shift pattern.
The opportunity
This is an opportunity to bring specialist controls expertise into a broader facilities leadership role. You will contribute directly to operational reliability while developing your experience across the infrastructure supporting a major data centre environment.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Jackson at MRL Consulting Group.
Telephone: +44 1273 320 883
Email: [email protected]
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