Datacentre Facilities Engineer

Who are we? 

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. 

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of consistent growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of over 10,000 companies, including 2000+ networks and 3000 cloud and IT service providers in 31 countries spanning six continents.   

Do you have a wealth of experience within a Facilities orientated environment and knowledge and understanding of UPS / Generation systems from a maintenance perspective? We are looking for a self-motivated Facilities Engineer to join our Operations Engineering Team based in Dublin.

The Facility Engineer will be responsible for managing the infrastructure within the Data Centre in conjunction with the Engineering and Facilities Managers. The Facilities Engineer will ensure optimum performance and longevity of critical plant by implementing and supervising the Planned Preventative Maintenance programme and through regular testing.

Responsibilities

Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance

• Performs site inspections and monitors the building and IBX alarms
• Performs basic preventative maintenance on site infrastructure (e.g. changing filters on air conditioning units), or manages vendors
• Assists more senior staff in repairs and corrective maintenance

Site Administration

• Completion of site logs and data gathering for basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts

Incident Management

• Assists more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and acts as directed

Work Orders

• Completes basic work requests and assists with circuit installations

Collaboration

• May work internally or with other departments to increase efficiencies and reduce potential failure scenarios

Additional Projects

• Assists more senior staff with infrastructure projects

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Electrician or qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering and/or appropriate job related and building services experience.
• Have experience within a Facilities orientated environment

• Knowledge and understanding of UPS / Generation systems from a maintenance perspective
• Permit to work issuance and Contractor control knowledge
• Health and Safety & Manual Handling trained

Why should you apply?

• Competitive salary
• Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage, etc
• Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan
• Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Data show that many applicants apply for a job when they have 100% of what is required. We encourage people to bring their different experiences and background to work. If you are interested in working for Equinix and have found a role that challenges you, please don’t let your reservations hold you back!

At Equinix, we believe that our culture and values are at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, and dedicated people who create the Magic of Equinix. We know we are only as successful as our people, so strive to offer a supportive and progressive working environment where we actively promote learning and development so our people can grow their careers with us.

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We actively champion diversity with a series of networks including Black Connect, Equinix Women’s Leadership Network, and Pride Connect.