Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Critical Facilities Engineer
In the Engineering team at Equinix, we keep the lights on! We are responsible for maintaining the electrical and mechanical infrastructure across the various sites. This is including and not limited to stand by power generators, AC units, chilled water systems. This is a 247 shift position.
Responsibilities
In this critical role you will be responsible for the facility infrastructure maintenance
You will perform the site inspections and monitor the building and data centre alarms
You ensure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure is run (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or handled by vendors with your oversight
You have the ability to maintain repairs and run corrective maintenance on equipment
In the role you are also responsible for preparing and carrying out planned maintenance
Completion of site logs and data gathering for permits, such as MOPs and scripts is a key part of this position
You will assist more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directed
You may requested to begin responding to basic incidents based on own knowledge and experience
Completes basic work requests and circuit installations
Participates in ongoing infrastructure projects
Carry out small works projects i.e. lighting upgrades etc
Qualifications
You have ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
You have previous data center / critical environment experience
Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
You are self-motivated and flexible
Desired
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.