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.
Data Centre Critical Facilities Engineer Level IV
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Critical Facilities Engineer Level IV(4). In this role, you will have the opportunity to take a leading position within the team and use your technical expertise to guide and develop others. You will act as a support for your supervisors and Level V engineers to lead by example, playing the pivotal role of coach to those who need it on the team.
Alongside this, your responsibilities are to maintain and ensure the technical operation of all key infrastructure within the Equinix data centres, ensuring that preventive and corrective maintenance is carried out in a timely and correct manner. You will work closely with subcontractors and be a point of technical reference for those around you.
If you are a motivated and focused engineer who thrives on change and is looking to inspire and support others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Acting as a support to tasks delegated by your supervisors manager
Being a point of contact for others taking onboard others different needs and communication styles
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
Qualifications
Minimum completed MBO education (preferably in a technical field)
Keen to upskill and develop leadership qualities
Demonstrable work experience as a maintenance technician, facility manager, or service engineer
Proficiency in both Dutch and English (spoken and written) preferred
Service-oriented and solution-focused
Willingness to work on-call shifts
Experience in project management
Motivated and flexible
Based in Amsterdam
What We Offer:
A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
27 days of leave with the option to purchase 3 additional days.
An opportunity to learn and in a supportive environment!
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan
Subsidised lunch provided on location (voluntary opt in)
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.
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.
