Principal Mechanical Engineer

Equinix; Greater London, Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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.

Job Summary

The Principal Mechanical Engineer acts as a SME and mentors new engineers within the business. Performs the planning, system design, system implementation, system maintenance and support of our data center HVAC systems. Lead small to medium scale HVAC projects and the roll out of mechanical HVAC engineering initiatives. Assists with development and implementation of mechanical HVAC engineering design standards, policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, construction management and regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures. Plans and directs day to day operations and strategic direction of delivery of either a construction project or delivery of operations for a data center facility.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Leads and manages technical HVAC projects and review Mechanical design and engineering initiatives
• Provides guidance and project leadership in ensuring Mechanical projects, design and engineering initiatives meet or exceed company expectations

System Operation and Work Practices (including Capacity Planning)

• Extensive operating knowledge of critical facilities HVAC engineering systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs
• Interacts with other engineering, design and construction disciplines
• Works with the capacity and site engineering teams to resolve power and/or cooling limitations and optimize resource utilization

Leadership and Communications (including Vendor Management)

• Contributes to mentoring new team members within the business
• Directs all internal and external project team members
• Directs external vendors per project or initiative such as general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Expert level communication to include cross-functional SOP/MOP development and relevant technical writing
• Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization
• Includes executive level communications in standardized templates
• Hosts internal meetings and contributes to team members' professional development.

Policy & Procedure Development and Adherence

• Contributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and procedures
• Participates in review of policy and procedure documents
• Develops policy documents with the input of others
• Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and data center physicals

Problem Solving

• Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve
• Makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems
• Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a critical facility or data center environment
• Knowledge of data center HVAC mechanical engineering design
• Efficiency and data modeling
• Strong MS Excel skills for data modeling
• Experience developing and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

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.