Data Center Critical Facilities II

Medirest Signature; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an operations team member to maintain critical facilities infrastructure and ensure optimal performance and safety. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance, conducting inspections, and overseeing infrastructure projects. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in engineering and be prepared to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering are essential.
• Broad knowledge of UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems required.
• Willing to work shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility infrastructure and conduct planned maintenance.
• Conduct site inspections and oversee corrective maintenance.
• Respond to basic incidents and assist with on-site incident response.

Skills

Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UPS

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 being at the forefront of maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team that delivers 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, which is foundational to our core values and vital to our success.

Job Summary

As part of our operations team, you will maintain critical facilities infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You will work closely with team members to deliver outstanding service to our data centre customers. We value diversity and are committed to an equitable work environment that supports our core values and success.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain facility infrastructure and perform planned maintenance activities.
2. Conduct site inspections and supervise building and data centre alarms.
3. Ensure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure, overseeing vendors as necessary.
4. Maintain repairs and perform corrective maintenance on equipment.
5. Complete site logs and gather data for permits, including MOPs and scripts.
6. Assist senior staff with on-site incident response and act as directed.
7. Respond to basic incidents based on own knowledge and experience.
8. Complete work requests and circuit installations.
9. Contribute to infrastructure projects and carry out small works projects, such as lighting upgrades.

Qualifications

• ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Broad knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, including UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems.
• Self-motivated with flexibility.
• Willingness to work shifts (days, nights, weekends).

Desired

• Full qualified apprenticeship.
• HV switching experience.
• Clean UK driving license.

Equinix is committed to an inclusive employment process. If you require assistance or accommodations, please let us know by completing this form. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected statuses.