Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer- Installation Projects
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 70+ consecutive quarters of 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 32 countries spanning five continents.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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.
We are looking for a Critical Facilities Engineer who is a fully qualified electrician/ has a Full, formal electrical apprenticeship for our Installation projects in Slough.
Responsibilities
Duties - Under the direction of the project supervisor, carry out electrical installation activities as scheduled by the suite build project manager.
Installs cage, commando sockets, distribution boards, fiber tray, ladder rack, and cabinets. Infrastructure installs to include the following: Whalebone cable management, fiber tray systems, Carrier ladder rack, AC/DC power, Security trays, Cage Mesh
Communication - Must have excellent customer communication skills, be able to work effectively with customers.
Technical - To support the engineering team and the operation staff on infrastructure issues. To review/ develop technical facility standards relating to suite build activities.
Environmental, Health & Safety - Maintain compliance to all EHS policies in all areas. To ensure compliance with permit to work system. To support the Technical Manager with the development of safe systems of work
Quality - To instill best working practices. Ensure that all Operational & Technical Procedures per the Quality Management system are strictly adhered to, escalating any issues to the UK Facilities Manager.
Requirements
Essential
Full, formal electrical apprenticeshipGold CardGood customer and leadership skillsSelf-motivated and flexibleAppropriate job-related experienceFull UK driving license
Desired
PC literate18th Edition, test, and inspection trainingPrevious data centre experience
Why should you apply?
Competitive salary25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more (pro rata for shift positions)Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage, and Gymflex MembershipInvestment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension PlanTravel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket LoanExcellent growth and advancement opportunities
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 actively champion diversity with a series of networks including Black Connect, Equinix Women's Leadership Network, and Pride Connect.