Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centres across the globe and providing 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 are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have built the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 32 countries spanning five continents.

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 outstanding service to our data centre 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.

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 Degree/ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• You have previous hands-on experience in engineering, preferably in a critical facilities environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
• You are self-motivated and flexible

Why should you apply?

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Family: Childcare Vouchers and Merlin Entertainment Pass
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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