Field Service Engineer - Portugal

€500 - €550 per day, Benefits: Travel and accommodation to be covered by the Client
Porto
Data Centres
October 6, 2026
Contract
Porto
Portugal
About the Role
.Job Spec:

Field Service Supervisor – LV Switchgear & Data Centre (Site Manager with a technical understanding of the below is also acceptable) 
Location: Porto, Portugal
Project: Data Centre
Employment Type: Contract
Type: FTC 6 months

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee Test, commissioning and service LV switchgear and distribution systems.
  • Fault-find and diagnose electrical, control and protection issues.
  • Work with LV switchboards, ACBs, MCCBs, ATS, MCCs and busbar systems.
  • Support testing of UPS, generator and critical power distribution systems.
  • Read and interpret single-line diagrams, schematics and technical drawings.
  • Support equipment energisation, isolation and shutdown activities.
  • Complete commissioning records, test sheets and service reports.
  • Liaise with manufacturers, contractors, commissioning teams and clients.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with project procedures.
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years' relevant electrical / field service experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with LV switchgear.
  • Proven testing, commissioning and fault-finding experience.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and single-line diagrams.
  • Good understanding of electrical protection and distribution systems.
  • Strong health & safety awareness.
  • Relevant electrical qualifications/certifications.
Desirable
  • Previous data centre or mission-critical experience.
  • Experience with UPS, generators and ATS systems.
  • Protection relay / trip testing experience.
  • LV/HV switching experience.
  • Manufacturer-specific switchgear training