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Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

  • JR-150721
  • Slough
  • Operations
  • Full time

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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.

Job Summary

As a Senior M & E Engineer at Equinix, you will support the facility teams by providing technical knowledge across HV & LV systems data hall cooling, controls and safe systems of work.
This will be a challenging yet rewarding role as it will give you a chance to become a specialist in Data Centre Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure; working in an experienced team and with design engineers, technical facilities teams, operations engineers and other internal staff on the design, specification, installation, testing and maintenance of new and existing systems.

Responsibilities
Technical Support

  • Provides the team with technical support and advice

  • Acts as SME and provides training to team members as necessary

  • HV Authorisations – assist/prepare potential APs

  • Prepare Critical Switching plans

  • Monitor potential phase build overload scenarios

  • Monitor infrastructure load redundancy/resilience

  • Manage Phase build impact on existing DC infrastructure

  • Witness ISTs and testing on new infrastructure

  • Assist in the development and training of Technicians

  • Attends vendor Factory and Site Acceptance tests reporting any issues

  • Attend design meetings for new and enhancement projects

Reporting

  • Reviews specialist contractual reports and activities

Site Maintenance

  • Ensure preventative maintenance is performed in accordance with company standards and procedures

Assess Adherence to Policy

  • Ensure all repairs performed on all Data Center infrastructure are according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and best practices

Problem Solving

  • Aids in root cause analysis and in repair of failed components
    Investigate and establish RCAs after major incidents

Collaboration

  • Liaises with regional construction or design teams on design changes

  • Advise Project Managers and Facilities on critical infrastructure works

Design

  • Validates design criteria for new principal power installations (e.g. single power source)

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in mission critical environment in HV Engineering

  • Strong HV and LV switching and controls

  • Self-starter and self-motivated

  • Operational experience - hands on experience in M&E Engineering

  • Bachelor Degree or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering preferred

Why should you apply? / What we can offer you

  • Competitive Salary

  • 25 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

  • Family: Childcare Vouchers and Merlin Entertainment Pass

  • Development Opportunities: Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and 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.  (Equal Opportunity / AA / Disabled / Veterans Employer)

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