Critical Facilities Engineer - Data Centre
£46,000Per Year, 10% bonus based on performance, Permanent
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 250+ data centersacross the globe andproviding 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 area fast-growing global company with 70+consecutivequarters 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 providersin 32countries spanningsixcontinents.
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 providingan equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success
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 shift position including days and some 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 datacentre alarms
* You 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 system
* You are able to 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 including MOPs and scripts are key part of this position
* You will assist more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directed
* You may request 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
Requirements:
* You have ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
* Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
* You are self-motivated and flexible
Why should you apply?
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more (pro rata for shift positions)
* 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
Job Description
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centersacross the globe andproviding 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 area fast-growing global company with 70+consecutivequarters 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 providersin 32countries spanningsixcontinents.
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 providingan equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success
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 shift position including days and 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 datacentre alarms
* You 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 system
* You are able to 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 including MOPs and scripts are key part of this position
* You will assist more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directed
* You may request 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
Requirements:
* You have ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
* Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
* You are self-motivated and flexible
Why should you apply?
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more (pro rata for shift positions)
* 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
Job Ref: JR-142448
Hours: Full Time
Location:
Working Terms: Permanent
Salary: £46,000 Per Year, 10% bonus based on performance
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