Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist (Electrical)

Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist (Electrical)Equinix 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 consecutive quarterly 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.A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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 Summary:The Critical Facilities Specialist supports the wider team by performing repairs and leading all aspects of site maintenance at our static site. The successful applicant will be tasked with coordinating the maintenance and up keeping of all Data center infrastructure according to Equinix global standards.Given the nature of our existing team make-up we are considering candidates with a strong electrical background but ideally with exposure to mechanical and controls work. All engineers are encouraged to work across Engineering functions where possible so applicants with a broad working background who collaborate with customers, vendors and colleagues will suit the role well.Strong interpersonal skills (particularly when speaking with onsite customers), attention to detail, engineering proficiency and a dedication to consistently achieving personal and team Equinix goals will be highly regarded.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides junior team members and colleagues with technical support and adviceCrafting engineering scripts, MOP’s and working with multi-functional teams on approvalsEnsure all Global Engineering and Design team projects, processes, standards and protocols are upheldTechnical reporting on capacity and energy cost or usageVendor and contractor work permit reviewsActs as SME and provides training to team members where neededBreakdown and Repairs ManagementMaintenance Scheduling and Planned Preventative MaintenanceReporting - Reviews specialist contractual reports and activitiesProblem Solving - root cause analysis and in the repair of failed componentsDesign - Validates design criteria for new principal power installations (e.g. single power source)QualificationsTrade Cert or Degree in related Electrical or Engineering fieldsWillingness to work autonomously and unsupervised when required.Ideally some data center or mission critical exposure and experiencePositive demeanor and outlook, enjoys working as a collective.Ability to attain and maintain NV1 security clearance.Benefits of the roleSalary package including annual bonus, annual reviews, and healthcare allowance! (with some roles attracting company shares)Development and progression opportunities across Equinix in the Facilities or wider teams both locally and GloballyMonday-Friday daytime hours on a static site!Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.