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Critical Facilities Engineer

  • JR-146744
  • Slough
  • Operations
  • Full time

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

Job Summary

Equinix is the one of the largest growing data centre companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide, currently in our 61st quarter of growth. That’s why we're always looking for creative and visionary people who can help us achieve our goal – global interconnection. With over 190 data centres in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home of the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations, and complex cloud and application solutions.

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 24/7 position, therefore in this role you will be working shift work (including nights).

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 IBX (data centre) alarms

  • You will ensure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure is run (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or handled by vendors with your oversight

  • You 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

  • ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

  • Previous critical environment experience

  • Good knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems

Desired

  • Full qualified apprenticeship

  • HV Switching experience

  • Clean UK Driving licence

Why should you apply?

  • Competitive salary

  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more

  • Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage and Gymflex Membership

  • Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan

  • Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket Loan

  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Interested?

Click apply now!

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to know more about the role, or check out our YouTube page to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9xshmMk-FKjqKCLOKklQQw

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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.

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. 

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