Senior Supervisor, IBX Critical Facilities (LD14)
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Who are we
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join LD14 one of Equinixs newest purpose-built International Business Exchange (IBX) data centres in London.
As the Senior Supervisor IBX Critical Facilities you wont simply inherit an established operation. Youll play a key role in shaping the operational culture developing a high-performing team and ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure that powers the digital services relied upon by organisations around the world.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced facilities supervisor to leave a lasting impact on a flagship site while advancing their career with the worlds digital infrastructure company.
The Senior Supervisor IBX Critical Facilities is responsible for leading a team of skilled professionals responsible for the operation maintenance and reliability of critical infrastructure systems across the site.
You will oversee day-to-day operations support major maintenance activities and infrastructure projects drive operational excellence and ensure the highest standards of safety compliance and reliability are achieved.
This role offers the opportunity to influence both people and operations while helping establish LD14 as a benchmark facility within the Equinix portfolio.
- Provide leadership coaching and day-to-day direction to Critical Facilities professionals.
- Foster a culture of safety accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support employee development performance management succession planning and career growth.
- Ensure the team delivers operational excellence across all critical infrastructure systems.
- Oversee the operation maintenance and reliability of critical and non-critical infrastructure including:
- Electrical power systems
- Cooling and HVAC systems
- Fire detection and suppression systems
- Plumbing and building infrastructure
- Site grounds and supporting facilities
- Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance activities are executed to the highest standards.
- Support capacity planning and overall site performance objectives.
- Coordinate maintenance activities infrastructure upgrades and operational projects.
- Assist with the commissioning testing and handover of new equipment and systems.
- Monitor project progress resources and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
- Help establish operational routines and best practices within a growing facility.
- Oversee contractor performance and ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Equinix standards.
- Drive accountability quality and compliance across all vendor activities.
- Build strong relationships with service providers to support site objectives.
- Lead and coordinate operational response during incidents and critical events.
- Ensure effective communication escalation and resolution processes are followed.
- Identify risks and drive preventative actions to maintain maximum site reliability and uptime.
- Experience leading technical teams within a critical facilities data centre industrial manufacturing utilities or mission-critical environment.
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services infrastructure.
- Experience managing maintenance programmes operational projects and third-party contractors.
- Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced high-availability environments.
- Strong communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to safety quality and operational excellence.
- Degree apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
- 7 years of relevant experience in critical facilities engineering operations data centres utilities or a similar environment.
- Previous experience supervising technicians engineers or facilities teams.
Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company. We operate a global platform of interconnected data centres that enable the innovations and digital services businesses depend on every day.
At Equinix we invest in our people as much as we invest in our infrastructure. Alongside a competitive compensation package employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing financial security and career growth including:
- Private medical insurance
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Internal career mobility across a truly global organisation
- Volunteer days and community engagement programmes
- Employee resource groups that foster an inclusive workplace
- Flexible benefits designed to support employees at different life stages
- Industry-leading wellbeing resources and employee assistance programmes
Whether youre looking to strengthen your leadership capabilities expand your technical expertise or build an international career Equinix provides the platform and support to help you achieve your ambitions.
Opportunities to join a newly launched facility are rare.
LD14 offers the chance to help build operational excellence from the start establish a strong team culture influence long-term site performance and contribute directly to the success of one of Equinixs newest strategic investments in the UK.
If youre looking for an opportunity to make a tangible impact while working with world-class infrastructure and talented colleagues wed love to hear from you.
Join Equinix APPLY NOW and help power the digital world from LD14.
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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
