Swift · 2 months ago
Principal Facilities Technician
Swift is the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. The Principal Facilities Technician will serve as the right hand to the Facilities Manager, overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring safety and efficiency across the data center.
Financial ServicesSecurity
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate a team of technicians in executing preventive and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and security systems
Function as a delegate for the Facilities Manager, making on-site decisions, distributing work, and representing the team in meetings
Oversee technical safety compliance and ensure adherence to operational standards
Manage vendor relationships and project implementation, including upgrades and repairs
Generate weekly and monthly reports, analyze consumption data, and maintain documentation
Drive process improvements and co-lead Facilities Excellence initiatives
Serve as escalation point for complex technical issues and provide mentorship to junior staff
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in facilities maintenance, with proven team leadership
Strong electrical background, ideally with data center experience
Hands-on expertise with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and mechanical systems (chillers, HVAC, downflow units)
Familiarity with physical security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection)
Experience in project management and vendor coordination
Ability to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and make decisions under pressure
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families
Retirement plan plus matching 401k
Company
Swift
SWIFT is a member-owned cooperative through which the financial world conducts its business operations with speed, certainty and confidence.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-10-22
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