Critical Facilities Engineer IV
Zürich - Switzerland
Job Summary
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Equinix is the worlds 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.
- Operate monitor and maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure including power distribution backup power systems HVAC fire suppression and lifesafety systems
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and corrective maintenance on critical and noncritical systems
- Monitor the Building Management System (BMS) and respond to alarms faults and events requiring technical judgement
- Operate critical infrastructure in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) method statements and maintenance operating procedures (MOPs)
- Support energyefficiency and reliability initiatives across site infrastructure
- Work independently
- Respond to infrastructure incidents failures degraded conditions and operational risks
- Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and make recommendations to improve system resilience
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions following incidents
- Support and oversee vendor maintenance and project activities within live environments
- Review and approve work using permits RAMS and MOPs
- Conduct startofwork briefings and postwork reviews to ensure tasks meet Equinix standards
- Support updates to asbuilt documentation drawings and technical records
- Execute work orders minor installs and infrastructure changes
- Support site projects and upgrades across electrical and mechanical systems
- Troubleshoot auxiliary and site-support equipment to minimize operational impact
- Work collaboratively with other Critical Facilities Engineers to resolve technical issues
- Provide informal guidance or mentoring on general Critical Facilityactivities
- Communicate inventory and spares requirements to maintain readiness
- Write Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Operating Procedures when required.
- Strong experience working in data centres or other missioncritical environments (e.g. hospitals utilities industrial sites)
- Solid understanding of electrical distribution systems backup power and supporting mechanical coolingplant
- Experience operating live infrastructure in accordance with formal procedures and permits
- Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently within a 24/7 shift rotation.
- Calm methodical approach to incident response and fault resolution
- Electrical or technical qualification or equivalent proven experience
- Several years handson experience in critical facilities engineering or infrastructure operations
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This posting is for a backfill position meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.Required Experience:
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About Company
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more