Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer, Monday-Friday
Equinix
Monitor and maintain water treatment and facility infrastructure for data center
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
preventive maintenance
water monitoring
site inspections
corrective repairs
circuit install
documentation
- Infrastructure Projects: Participate actively in ongoing infrastructure projects to enhance our facilities.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive site logs and data records, including MOPs (Method of Procedure) and scripts.
- Facility Infrastructure Maintenance: Ensure the seamless operation of our facility infrastructure through diligent maintenance practices.
- Preventative Maintenance: Oversee and execute hands on preventative maintenance on site infrastructure, either directly or through vendor management, including managing the permit to work system. (UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems. HV switching experience preferred)
- Monitoring and maintaining water quality in cooling towers, chillers, and other systems.
- Incident Response: Assist senior staff in responding to on-site incidents and take initiative in handling basic incidents based on your expertise.
- Site Inspections & Monitoring: Conduct regular site inspections and monitor building and data centre alarms to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducting regular water sampling and analysis to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Repairs & Corrective Maintenance: Perform and manage repairs and corrective maintenance on critical equipment to maintain uninterrupted service.
- Work Requests & Installations: Complete basic work requests and circuit installations efficiently.
- Keeping accurate records of water treatment activities and compliance reports..
- Works Projects: Execute works projects to improve site functionality.
- Planned Maintenance: Prepare and execute planned maintenance activities to ensure the reliability of our infrastructure.
- Collaborating with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve water-related issues and to support in the recording
What you bring
ups
generators
bms
hv switching
onc/btec/nvq
problem solving
- Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems. HV switching experience preferred
- Educational Background: ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: water treatment processes, preferably in a data center or industrial setting.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the UK
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Generous Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days (pro rata for shift positions).
- Comprehensive Insurance & Health Benefits: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage, and Gymflex Membership.
- Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
- Travel Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket Loan.
- Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package.
- Investment Opportunities: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan.
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Company
Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
- World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
- Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
- Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
- Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
- At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
- Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
- Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
- Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
- Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
- Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of Hâ‚‚ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCOâ‚‚e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
- Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
- Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCOâ‚‚e
- Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects
17% increase
Women Employees Increase
Represents a significant global growth in the number of women employees over the past year.
14% increase
Black/African-American Employees
Signifies a notable rise in the number of U.S.-based Black/African-American employees.
47 organizations
Digital Inclusion Funding
Reflects the number of organizations supported by the foundation to enhance digital access and skills development.
11–37% increase
Employee Volunteer Hours
Highlights the growth in global volunteer hours, with a notable example of 25,300 hours in the latest reporting period.
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