Job description

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.

Critical Facilities Engineer - Dubai

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

  
  
  

• Resolve Client Tickets via Equinix Ticket system as per SLA

  
  
  

• Report any H&S issues to immediate line manager

  
  
  

What we’ll 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

  
  
  

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. 

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