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Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, Slough
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Client:
Equinix
Location:
Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
07.05.2025
Expiry Date:
21.06.2025
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Job Description:
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operatingover 260 data centersacross 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 providingan 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
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
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
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 .
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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