Data Center Operations Engineer

Data Center Operations EngineerEquinix 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.Job SummaryApplies acquired job skills to work on tasks that are semi-routine in nature. Focus is on semi-routine tasks within standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.ResponsibilitiesBe responsible for the facility infrastructure maintenance and, prepare and perform planned maintenancePerform site inspections and supervise the building and data centre alarmsEnsure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure is run (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or handled by vendors with your oversightDevelop ability to maintain repairs and run corrective maintenance on equipmentComplete site logs and gather data for permits, such as MOPs and scripts which is a key part of this positionAssist more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directedMay requested to begin responding to basic incidents based on own knowledge and experienceComplete basic work requests and circuit installationsContribute to ongoing infrastructure projects and carry out small works projects i.e. lighting upgrades etcQualificationsONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical EngineeringPrevious data centre / critical environment experienceBroad knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systemsSelf-motivation and flexibilityWillingness to work shifts (days, nights & weekends)HV Switching experienceClean UK Driving licenceEquinix 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.