Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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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Job Summary
The role involves planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining engineering systems for Data Center facilities. Responsibilities include leading small-scale projects, developing engineering standards, and collaborating with internal and external teams. The position also entails overseeing daily operations and strategic direction for construction and operational delivery.
Responsibilities
- Project Management: Lead and manage engineering initiatives to meet company expectations
- System Operations: Perform maintenance and repairs on engineering systems; develop SOWs; ensure safe working practices
- Training: Mentor new staff and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Contract Administration: Manage contracts, change orders, and cost forecasts
- Leadership: Mentor junior team members and direct project teams and external vendors
- Policy Development: Provide feedback on policies and ensure adherence to standards
- Problem Solving: Address complex issues and recommend system enhancements
- Subject Matter Expert: Share expert knowledge and present at industry seminars
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
- Advanced knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems
- Proven years of facilities management experience
- Proven years of experience in the Data Center industry (preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills English (mandatory)
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work in a team-oriented, international environment
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)
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.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.