Data Centre Facilities Shift Technician in Frankfurt, Bremen at Salute Inc.

Build your career in critical infrastructure

Salute is a Global Leader in Data Center services, providing operational services to data centres around the world. With an established presence in the United States and continued growth across Europe, we offer the opportunity to develop your career in one of the region’s most important and fast-growing industries.

We are looking for an electrically or mechanically qualified technician to join our Critical Facilities team in Frankfurt as a Data Centre Facilities Technician. Previous data-centre experience is welcome but not essential. We also value experience gained in industrial facilities, manufacturing, utilities, building services, hospitals and other high-availability environments.

You will be part of the team that keeps critical infrastructure running at the highest levels of reliability, supporting systems that demand better than 99.999% uptime.

**This is a rotating 3-shift position that may include nights, weekends and public holidays**

The Role:

As a Shift Technician, you will monitor, operate and support the electrical, mechanical and life-safety systems within a live data-center environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring critical infrastructure through BMS and alarm-management systemsOperating equipment including generators, UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, CRAH units, pumps and ventilation systemsCompleting routine inspections, readings and equipment checksSupporting planned preventive and corrective maintenanceResponding to alarms, incidents and abnormal operating conditionsRecording, tracking and closing work orders accuratelyPreparing clear shift handovers and maintaining operational documentationSupporting approved switching and isolation activities within your level of authorisationCoordinating and supervising specialist contractorsFollowing site procedures, permits and safety requirementsEscalating risks and technical issues promptlyContributing to improvements in safety, reliability and operating standards

What you bring:

A completed technical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in electrical, mechanical, building-services or refrigeration engineering. For example:
• Elektroniker für Betriebstechnik
• Elektroniker für Energie- und Gebäudetechnik
• Mechatroniker
• Anlagenmechaniker
• Mechatroniker für Kältetechnik
• Or a comparable technical qualification
Practical experience operating or maintaining electrical or mechanical systemsA safety-first approach and the ability to follow structured proceduresCalm and effective decision-making during incidentsClear communication and accurate documentation skillsWillingness to work a rotating shift pattern, including nights, weekends and public holidaysGerman at approximately B2 level or aboveWorking English, with a willingness to develop further

Experience in a data centre or another critical environment is beneficial, but not essential. If you meet most, not all, of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Advantageous Qualifications:

Any of the following would be beneficial, although training may be provided:

LV or MV switching authorization (Schaltberechtigung LV/MV)Experience with UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems or BMSElectrical safety, refrigeration or contractor-safety certification (SCC)Experience using permit-to-work and maintenance-management systems

Compensation: €65,000–€75,000 gross per year, including contractual shift allowances. Placement within the range is based on relevant qualifications, technical experience and authorised competencies.

The opportunity is located in Frankfurt, Germany and will include business travel as needed to meet business demands but will likely be nominal.

What we offer:

At Salute, we build long-term technical careers. You can expect:

Competitive base salary plus applicable shift, night, Sunday and public-holiday premiumsA predictable shift roster published in advanceStructured onboarding and technical trainingSupport toward relevant technical qualifications and authorisationsClear progression opportunities within Critical Facilities operationsA supportive, safety-led team environmentThe opportunity to work with mission-critical infrastructure in one of Europe’s leading data-centre markets

If you are an electrical or mechanical technician looking to enter the data-centre industry—or take the next step within it—we would like to hear from you.

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