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 EngineerJob SummaryIn 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.ResponsibilitiesIn this critical role you will be responsible for the facility infrastructure maintenanceYou will perform the site inspections and monitor the building and data centre alarmsYou ensure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure is run (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or handled by vendors with your oversight, managing permit to work systemYou are able to maintain repairs and run corrective maintenance on equipmentIn the role you are also responsible for preparing and carrying out planned maintenanceCompletion of site logs and data gathering including MOPs and scripts are key part of this positionYou will assist more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directedYou may request to begin responding to basic incidents based on own knowledge and experienceCompletes basic work requests and circuit installationsParticipates in ongoing infrastructure projectsCarry out small works projects i.e. lighting upgrades etcQualificationsYou have ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Mechanical/Electrical EngineeringYou have previous facilities/maintenance experienceComprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. cooling towers and water treatment systemsYou are self-motivated and flexibleWillingness to work shifts (days, nights & weekends)DesiredFull qualified apprenticeshipHV Switching experienceClean UK Driving licenseEquinix 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 .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.
