Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer V in Slough

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.

Job Summary

Is a skilled specialist that works on assignments requiring considerable judgement. Focus is on tasks using considerable skilled judgement and has deep understanding of standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.

Responsibilities

• Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance
  • Performs specialized preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility components and/or systems.
  • Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations and on-site inspections to critical facility systems.
  • Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarms for specialized issues requiring considerable judgement and implications to resolve; follows guidelines on standard procedures and makes recommendations for solutioning.
  • Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and life‑safety systems.
  • Implements energy efficiency measures.
  • Assists team members on coordinating critical infrastructures.
  • Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Vendor Support
  • Coordinates and directs vendors on skilled tasks to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out per standards and requirements.
  • Assists with the creation and submission of scripts for maintenance.
  • Tracks and implements the work approval process for service providers for critical maintenance (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day workday/shift, final review of the work carried out).
  • In cooperation with the vendors, changes/updates technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up‑to‑date.
• Site Administration & Incident Support
  • Performs specialized site logs and data gathering for issuing of permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts.
  • Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations for solutions.
  • Responds to all on‑site incidents, including failures, significant problems and delays.
  • Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and makes recommendations for solutions.
  • Supports the on‑site staff during incidents.
  • Demonstrates and supports processes and procedures are followed and adhered to.
• Work Orders & Additional Projects
  • Completes skilled work requests and circuit installations.
  • Performs advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime.
  • Makes moderate changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directed.
  • Carries out more complex infrastructure projects.
  • Supports life cycle maintenance/end of life infrastructure projects and critical replacements.
  • May recommend infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborates with others to resolve difficult facility incidents.
  • Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on skilled maintenance activities.
  • Informs stakeholders of inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment, may support in coordinating processes for maintaining inventory.
  • Acts as a mentor to others in resolving incidents.

Qualifications

• Proven years experience.
• High School Diploma.

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