Data Center Electrical Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Pension Plan

Flexible working

Lunch on location

Personal development support

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a dedicated Critical Facility Engineer to maintain and operate electrical, mechanical and security systems in our data centers. You will ensure preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage work orders within Maximo to uphold high availability.

You will analyze issues, propose improvements, and support new installations while training colleagues and maintaining a strong commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum completed MBO education or equivalent.
• Electrical or mechanical bias.
• Experience as maintenance technician, facility manager, or service engineer.
• English proficiency required; Dutch preferred.
• Willingness to work on-call shifts.
• Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor electrical, mechanical, security systems in data centers.
• Monitor alarms and respond to notifications.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Analyze failures and propose improvements.
• Document work orders in Maximo.
• Coordinate work with subcontractors.
• Provide status reports to the Technical Facility Manager.
• Train new employees and share knowledge within the CFE team.
• Support new installations.
• Ensure procedures are followed to achieve the highest level of service.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical bias

Maintenance technician

Project management

English proficiency

On-call willingness

Education

MBO or equivalent

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

As a Critical Facility Engineer, your responsibility is to maintain and ensure the technical operation of all electrical, mechanical and security systems within the Equinix data centers. You will be involved in ordering and accepting the installation work of these systems and ensure that preventive and corrective maintenance is carried out in a timely and correct manner to ensure full availability. You will work closely with subcontractors and support them when needed. Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating the work, subcontractors, and technical modifications.

You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality, success, and high customer satisfaction.

This role is Monday - Friday 40 hours per week with around 6-10 weeks a year on call, making it a positive work/ life balance.

Your tasks include

• Maintenance of the Technical Facility Management infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, security, control systems, fire and security systems)
• Monitoring alarms and responding to notifications
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance
• Analyzing failures and proposing improvements to increase infrastructure availability
• Taking proactive actions and documenting work orders in the Asset Management System (Maximo)
• Operating the technical infrastructure safely and efficiently
• Participating in various projects from modification to new construction, including drafting technical specifications, evaluating quotes, and providing advice for contract awards
• Coordinating work according to Equinix procedures
• Providing daily, weekly, and monthly status reports to the Technical Facility Manager
• Training new employees and sharing knowledge within the CFE team
• Supporting new installations (customer installations)
• Ensuring procedures are followed to achieve the highest level of service

Your profile

• Minimum completed MBO education or equivalent
• You will be either electrically or mechanically biased
• Demonstrable work experience as a maintenance technician, facility manager, or service engineer
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required, and Dutch is preferred
• Service-oriented and solution-focused
• Willingness to work on-call shifts
• Experience in project management
• Motivated and flexible
• Based in the Netherlands

What We Offer

• A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
• Flexible working
• An opportunity to learn and in a supportive environment!
• 27 days of leave with the option to purchase 3 additional days
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan
• Subsidised lunch provided on location (voluntary opt in)
• Comprehensive support for personal development and growth, both in terms of time and financial resources

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.

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