EXE Headhunting is recruiting an Assistant Facilities Engineer for DayOne, a rapidly growing international data center company building a new large-scale facility in Kouvola, Finland.

This is a unique opportunity to join DayOne at the early stages of a significant data center investment and become part of the team responsible for operating a modern, high-availability critical infrastructure environment. The role provides broad exposure to data center operations, maintenance management and critical building services, including mechanical, electrical, fire protection and facility systems.

Assistant Facilities Engineer will support the Critical Services and Building Services teams responsible for the continuous and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, fire, and building services systems, upholding high standards of safety and compliance.

Assistant Facilities Engineer will gain comprehensive exposure to the full range of data centre operations and maintenance management. This role serves as the entry point to a long-term career in the data centre industry.

You will assist in leading a team of shift engineers and technicians, ensuring the delivery of critical mechanical services 24/7. The candidate will be placed under a training programme to develop a well-rounded understanding of all operational aspects.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Critical System Management

• Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of all MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems within the data centres.
• Ensure all MEP infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression systems, and security systems operate reliably and efficiently.
• Implement and maintain safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

Team collaboration

• Coordinate with shift teams to ensure seamless 24/7 coverage and effective handovers between shifts.

• Develop processing plans and optimizing resource allocation.

Maintenance and Upgrades

• Plan and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring all equipment and systems are serviced according to manufacturer and company standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for maintenance and upgrade projects, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
• Implement preventive maintenance actions to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve issues promptly.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all equipment operations comply with relevant building codes, and environmental, health & safety regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and records to support compliance audits and certifications.

Technical Support

• Evaluate operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
• Gather and analyse data and reports.

What We’re Looking For
 

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Some hands-on experience in facilities management, engineering, building services or similar.
• Basic knowledge of data centre mechanical infrastructure, including HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and compressors.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Finnish is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high integrity and a collaborative working style.

Location and other employment matters

• The data center is located in Kouvola
• The role requires on-site presence in Kouvola five days per week.
• The onboarding period will take place in Malaysia in June.

If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.

Recruitment process

• Please send your CV and cover letter as soon as possible and note that the interviews will take place on a short timeline.
• First round interviews via teams with Exe Headhunting Headhunter, Ville-Matti Hännikäinen 
• Second round interviews via teams with customer 
• Apply now! We will fill the role as soon as we find the right person.

More information about the role

Ville-Matti Hännikäinen

Headhunter, EXE Headhunting

ville-matti.hannikainen@exe.works