Senior Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development

Work with leading critical infra

Job summary

Equinix in Dublin is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer Level III to maintain and support the electrical and mechanical infrastructure that powers our data centres and serves our customers.

You will perform planned preventive maintenance on UPS, generators, switchgear, battery systems and building management systems, conduct inspections, and work with specialist contractors to ensure uptime, safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical Qualification (Apprenticeship, Degree etc).
• Strong electrical installation, maintenance or fault-finding experience.
• A safety-first mindset and commitment to high standards of workmanship.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across site infrastructure.
• Supporting the operation of critical electrical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, battery systems 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 maintenance

Fault-finding

Safety culture

Teamwork

Education

Electrical qualification (apprenticeship/degree)

Job description

Equinix in Dublin is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer Level III to maintain and support the electrical and mechanical infrastructure that powers our data centres and serves our customers.

You will perform planned preventive maintenance on UPS, generators, switchgear, battery systems and building management systems, conduct inspections, and work with specialist contractors to ensure uptime, safety and operational excellence.