Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

 

 

Job Description Summary

 

 

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Operations

Location: Southland, New Zealand

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support and oversight of critical mechanical and liquid-cooling systems within a 24/7 data centre environment.

You will support the safe operation, maintenance, commissioning and reliability of critical cooling infrastructure, working closely with onsite teams and specialist contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, CDU and liquid-cooling systems.
• Develop and review mechanical MOPs, SOPs, EOPs and maintenance procedures.
• Investigate system performance issues, troubleshoot faults and support root-cause analysis.
• Review preventative maintenance, equipment defects, critical spares and lifecycle risks.
• Coordinate specialist contractors and verify the quality and safety of maintenance work.
• Support commissioning, testing and acceptance of mechanical and cooling systems.
• Review technical drawings, P&IDs, control sequences and engineering documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, capacity and efficiency.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• 3+ years' mechanical engineering experience in data centres, process cooling, industrial plants or similar critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled-water systems, CDU equipment and liquid cooling.
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, live maintenance and contractor management.
• Strong technical analysis, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must have valid New Zealand working rights.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, delivering exceptional value for clients, property owners and occupiers. We are driven by our purpose: We make an impact.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with critical infrastructure and specialist cooling technologies.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career development within a global organisation.
• Relocation allowance available.

 

 

 

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