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Mechanical & Electrical Engineer CFE LD4/LD5

Equinix

Greater London, Slough

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their operations team, responsible for maintaining critical facilities infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of data center operations. Candidates will engage in a variety of tasks, from performing site inspections to managing preventative maintenance and contributing to ongoing infrastructure projects. This position not only promises an engaging work atmosphere but also emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion, making it an exciting opportunity for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.

Qualifications

  • Experience in data centre or critical environments is essential.
  • Knowledge of UPS, generators, and life safety systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain facility infrastructure and perform planned maintenance.
  • Supervise building and data centre alarms and conduct site inspections.
  • Assist senior staff with on-site incidents and complete basic work requests.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Critical Infrastructure Knowledge
Self-motivation
Flexibility

Education

ONC/BTEC/NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Full qualified apprenticeship

Tools

UPS Systems
Generators
BMS
Chillers
Life Safety Systems

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 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.

Responsibilities

  1. Be responsible for the facility infrastructure maintenance and prepare and perform planned maintenance.
  2. Perform site inspections and supervise the building and data centre alarms.
  3. Ensure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure is run (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or handled by vendors with your oversight.
  4. Develop ability to maintain repairs and run corrective maintenance on equipment.
  5. Complete site logs and gather data for permits, such as MOPs and scripts which is a key part of this position.
  6. Assist more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directed.
  7. May be requested to begin responding to basic incidents based on own knowledge and experience.
  8. Complete basic work requests and circuit installations.
  9. Contribute to ongoing infrastructure projects and carry out small works projects i.e. lighting upgrades etc.

Qualifications

  1. ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
  2. Previous data centre / critical environment experience.
  3. Broad knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems.
  4. Self-motivation and flexibility.
  5. Willingness to work shifts (days, nights & weekends).
Desired
  1. Full qualified apprenticeship.
  2. HV Switching experience.
  3. Clean UK Driving licence.

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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