Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Job Summary Responsible for managing the Mechanical & Electrical infrastructure safely across all the assigned Colt node sites and the assigned Long Distance Network (LDN) repeater containers in conjunction with the Regional Operations Manager. To ensure optimum performance by implementing the Planned Preventative Maintenance program, with effective control of Business As Usual day-to-day operations. Support the M&E operations at Colt Node and Long Distance Network repeater sites facilities in Spain and Portugal. Operate a safe and maintain a reliable infrastructure, in accordance with agreed procedures and standards. Interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders to maintain the stability of these sites and support any network expansions or equipment rationalisation projects at these sites. Ownership of the site OPEX budget with support from the Country Operations Manager. Lead the third-party M&E maintenance providers’ resources assigned to these sites and help to manage their day-to-day operational needs. Key Accountabilities

Infrastructure and cost efficiency

Ensuring effective management of building services (through third party contractors) Ensuring site cleanliness (through third party contractors) Installation of mechanical & electrical infrastructures for the sites assigned to you Supporting successful compliance of ISO14001 (Environmental), ISO27001 (Information Security Management System) ,  ISO9001 / 20000 (Quality & Service Management System) Business As Usual, day to day operational running of your sites Maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure Monitoring of all infrastructure (ensuring all remote & local BMS monitoring is fully functional) Completing capacity reports when requested Monitoring of energy efficiency and proactively drive & record savings Managing maintenance costs Writing of standard and emergency operations procedures and training of operatives staff Available for out of hours planned and reactive support, which can involve switching of HV & MV systems and supporting any generating routine testing. Liaise with Landlord representatives  Keeping the JCAD risk register up tp date with current operational risks Identifying internal and third-party team technical and professional development and training. Rack/footprint availability reporting Small works requests, Capacity Reporting Site Opex cost controlling (including PO raising and receipting) Supporting the End Of Life infrastructure equipment and associated Capex forecasting Energy Efficiency (Targeted Opex cost savings) Site plant performance trending

Managing Risk, Health, Safety and Environmentals

Managing a safe system of working across all works Ensuring a ‘Permits To Work ’regime is in place and a PTW’s are issued for all works Undertaking Health & Safety audits and completing supporting checklists Completing Health & Safety and/or Accident reporting Influencing safe use of the technical areas by all visitors and contractors (Other dept. sub-contractors) Managing Third-party contractors whilst onsite Complying with ‘Change Control’ processes Risk assessment creation and updating method statements to be site and task specific Ensuring all Health & Safety compliance is in place onsite at all

Supporting Projects

All projects, i.e. battery replacements, gas bottle replacements, LV/MV breakers, etc. Infrastructure End Of Life (EOL) replacement works New Node or container site builds Node exits Energy efficiency initiatives and projects

Commercial Support

M&E contract negotiation and management  Providing power and environmental solutions to site needs Assists legal teams in regard to contract negotiation & projects Delivering site tours if necessary
  Job Requirements

Essential

Availability to join On Call rota. Experience of working with medium/large mission critical Mechanical & Electrical infrastructures in a Supervisory / technical / engineering capacity. Technical competence in electrical, mechanical and/or cooling disciplines including  transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, DC Systems, ATS/STS units, PDU units, chillers, air handling units, RCU/CRAC units.    Experience working with controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems and working understanding of start-up/commissioning processes. Strong familiarity with EU safety regulations and controls. Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling.  Demonstration of effective delivery of objectives and assigned tasks Great attitude with internal and external customers and external parties, and able to address any issues.  Effective scheduling and management of third-party technical resources Based in Madrid with travel to other Spanish sites if required and occasionally travel to Portugal Requirement to work flexible hours to support business objectives and if a major incident has occurred

Qualifications

Degree level in Electrical or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent level of job experience Membership of relevant professional body (desirable) Excellent Inter-personnel skills  Personal drive, highly self-motivated and self-organized  Ability to manage high work volumes and work well under pressure particularly during management of critical infrastructure incidents Experience of switching HV and/or MV systems Excellent team player and ability to work in an international team   Willingness to travel between sites if required Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken), other language is a plus  Full driving licence Qualified with an Authorised Persons accreditation

What we offer:

Colt is a growing business that is investing in its people. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location. The company supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has signed Diversity Charter.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

Relaxed dress code Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities 39 hours working week and additional days off as per Colt own collective bargaining agreement Benefit package that includes life insurance, private health insurance and pension plan. In addition flexible benefits scheme Lunch vouchers or childcare vouchers Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning Business mentoring International environment with employees from more than 35 different nationalities

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to making Colt an inclusive and supportive workplace