Supervisor, IBX Critical Facilities

Equinix is the one of the largest growing data center companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide, currently in our 61st quarter of growth. That’s why we're always looking for creative and forward-thinking people who can help us achieve our goal – global interconnection. With over 190 data centers 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.

As a Shift Leader in one of your Data Centers, you will have responsibilities of on-site management of the London Data Center engineering team on delivery of all engineering services and activities. To support a successful team who are committed to achieving the company objectives. To ensure effective management of each IBX facility within the local campus.

Responsibilities

Management

• To lead the local engineering team to expertly maintain critical engineering equipment and data center fabric. To highlight and report all opportunities to improve efficiency in site operations and asset condition. To actively support the development of the local engineering team in line with recognized professional institutes and promote the Magic of Equinix - our values.

Site Capacity Management

• Overall site capacity supervision

Project/Infrastructure Management

• To assist the Engineering Manager with the daily supervision of contractors engaged in project works.
• To attend project meetings, giving technical mentor-ship and sharing information with the wider team.
• To ensure customer notifications are raised and issued in good time.

Vendor Management

• Oversees contractor work and operations to ensure completion to Equinix's required standards.
• To audit contractors work and RAMS to ensure their compliance

Testing

• Assists with start up tests, documenting and reporting all problems

Incident Management

• Communicates and coordinates activities and on-site staff during an incident
• Provide ongoing technical support and training to the engineering team.

Requirements

• ONC/BTEC or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Previous data center experience
• Previous experience managing a strong team of engineers
• Good customer skills
• 18th Edition test and inspection training
• Ambitious and flexible
• HV Switching experience
• Clean UK Driving License

Why should you apply?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more (pro rata on shift)
• 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
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Interested?

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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.