Senior Critical Facilities Engineer - Data Center Ops

Equinix; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programs

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair data-centre infrastructure in a challenging, mission-critical environment in the UK. You will manage HVAC, electrical power systems, plumbing, fire suppression, and building services while coordinating with external vendors.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, preventive maintenance, and incident response to ensure safe, efficient operations and continuous service for customers and the business.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or facility systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Experience in mission-critical environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair critical facility infrastructure.
• Support HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire detection and suppression systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to system alarms, incidents, and operational issues.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist vendors and contractors.
• Identify risks, diagnose faults, and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and maintenance standards.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and informal leadership to colleagues when required.

Skills

Critical infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Independent decision-making

Vendor coordination

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair data-centre infrastructure in a challenging, mission-critical environment in the UK. You will manage HVAC, electrical power systems, plumbing, fire suppression, and building services while coordinating with external vendors.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, preventive maintenance, and incident response to ensure safe, efficient operations and continuous service for customers and the business.