Data Center Power & Controls Engineer

Equinix; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual bonus

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Ongoing technical development

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical) in Dublin to maintain and support data centre electrical and mechanical infrastructure 24/7. The role provides training, career progression, and exposure to mission-critical systems within a global digital infrastructure environment.

You will work on UPS, generators, switchgear, and building management systems while ensuring safety, documentation, and adherence to maintenance standards across site operations.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (apprenticeship, degree or equivalent).
• Strong electrical installation, maintenance or fault-finding experience.
• Safety-first mindset with high standards of workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: experience with generators, UPS, switchgear or building management systems in critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across site infrastructure.
• Supporting the operation of critical electrical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear and building management systems.
• Conducting site inspections and responding to alarms and system alerts.
• Managing and overseeing specialist contractors and maintenance vendors.
• Completing repairs, fault-finding and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintaining accurate operational documentation, procedures and maintenance records.
• Supporting infrastructure improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.
• Following permit-to-work and safety processes to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assisting with incident response and troubleshooting activities when required.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Electrical installation

Fault-finding

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Recognised Electrical Qualification

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical) in Dublin to maintain and support data centre electrical and mechanical infrastructure 24/7. The role provides training, career progression, and exposure to mission-critical systems within a global digital infrastructure environment.

You will work on UPS, generators, switchgear, and building management systems while ensuring safety, documentation, and adherence to maintenance standards across site operations.