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Equinix, Inc

Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician

Lisbon, Portugal

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

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Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centres across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of consecutive growth! Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have built the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering outstanding service to our data centre customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

What you'll be doing:

  • Be responsible for the facility infrastructure maintenance (both electrical & mechanical) and, prepare and perform planned maintenance
  • Perform site inspections and supervise the building and IBX (data centre) alarms
  • Ensure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure is run (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or handled by vendors with your oversight
  • Develop ability to maintain repairs and run corrective maintenance on equipment
  • Complete site logs and gather data for permits, such as MOPs and scripts which is a key part of this position
  • Assist senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directed
  • May be requested to begin responding to basic incidents based on own knowledge and experience
  • Complete basic work requests and circuit installations
  • Contribute to ongoing infrastructure projects and carry out small works projects i.e. lighting upgrades etc
  • Work Shift pattern.
  • Resolve Client Tickets via Equinix Ticket system as per SLA
  • Report any H&S issues to immediate line manager

What we expect from you:

  • Qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
  • Previous data centre / critical environment experience
  • Broad knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
  • Self-motivation and flexibility
  • Willingness to work shifts (days, nights & weekends)
  • Ability to clearly communicate with the customer

Desired

  • Fully qualified apprenticeship
  • HV Switching experience
  • Basic understanding of Maximo, Power BI, MS-Office (Word/Excel) or similar tools.

What we'll be offering:

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive remuneration package
  • Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
  • You are entitled to 23 days holiday per annum in addition to any statutory holidays
  • Restaurant Tickets and partly subsidised meals
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan ('ESPP')
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • Internal training/development hub with continuous formative plans available to all
  • An inclusive, balanced and friendly culture with our embedded ethos in which to strive on
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Data show that many applicants apply for a job when they have 100% of what is required. We encourage people to bring their different experiences and background to work. If you are interested in working for Equinix and have found a role that challenges you, please don't let your reservations hold you back!

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Client-provided location(s): Lisbon, Portugal
Job ID: Equinix-966682311
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program