Critical Facilities Engineer

Company: Equinix
Company: Equinix
Location: Amsterdam
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2023-12-16 05:10
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 Engineerquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers 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 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six 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 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.In this critical role you will be responsible for the facility infrastructure maintenanceYou will perform the site inspections and monitor the building and Datacentre 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 etcRequirements:You have a vocational or Higher Vocational education qualification in Electrical / Mechanical EngineeringComprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systemsYou have previous hands-on experience in engineering, preferably in a critical facilities environmentYou are self-motivated and flexible Why should you apply?Competitive salary27 days of Leave with the option to purchase 3 additional days.Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and good Pension Scheme.Good travel allowance.Lunch provided on all Datacenter sites.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 this form.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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