Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

Job title:

Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

Company:

Equinix

Job description

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 Center Critical Facilities SpecialistJob Summary
Maximising service continuity and optimising the quality and reliability of site infrastructure services, while adhering to energy efficiency and budgetary constraints.ResponsibilitiesService continuityHelping to develop preventive maintenance programmes for the site infrastructure and implementing them with the key suppliers. Following operations closely with a constant focus on minimising the risk of operations. Ensuring that those activities are documented in full, including any details on how structural adjustments should be madeTaking part in audits in order to assess service continuity regularly, risk analysisSubsequent to the findings of the audits or any incidents that occur on site, implementing improvement plansTaking part in overseeing a specific crisis management plan, as well as overseeing related tests and implementation.Remaining fully cognisant about developments and practices on the sites with a view to intervening independently and come what may. Guiding the maintenance technicians so that they can rectify any incidents that occur on the sitesIn addition to the above, being able to manoeuvre and operate certain electrical infrastructure in order to protect people, physical resources and/or to maintain on-site service continuity. See details of the electrical handling tasks in the same section at the end of the documentManaging capacity and infrastructure upgradesMonitoring and reporting to the Infrastructure Manager about the capacities of the various technical batches, their sub-levels and their level of use/stressAnticipating the impact of future infrastructure changes for clients, establishing alert thresholds and considering technical solutions to strengthen infrastructure (technical, planning and budgetary decisions, etc.) and/or their redundancy levelsOn the orders of Infrastructure Manager, leading considerations on how to strengthen infrastructure (studies, ratification from main offices, estimates for construction, planning, risk analysis, procedures, etc.)For project launch purposes, managing the project in collaboration with the supporting resources and in collaboration with client activities, where necessaryEnergy managementAs part of the site management plan, personally overseeing all the steps needed to improve PUE by taking action in the field of infrastructureProactively advising of the need to increase power acquired from the energy supplierDeveloping energy quality indicators as provided by infrastructures. Maintaining longstanding partners and participating in commitments undertaken by the supplier to improve energy quality and reliabilitySystems and KPIsWith the aid of the Monitoring/Systems Team, ensuring that the site’s centralised technical systems run smoothlyEnsuring that at any point these systems are such that the infrastructure can be monitored and harnessed as soon and as efficiently as possible, including for use by safety agents and the customer operations teamEstablishing maintenance providers activities on the site within the Group’s CMMS systemProducing any indicators or data that would be useful for calculating an indicator, as requested by the Infrastructure Manager and/or Infrastructure Administrative DirectorSafety and quality managementHelping to ensure that the site is fully compliant with all existing infrastructure standardsKeeping the site legislation documentation up to date, namely: permits, operating licenses (classified facilities) and documentation about any legal requirements that should arise over timeAssisting with all infrastructure-related certification identified by the groupImplementing all legal health and safety requirements with a view to improving the safety of every employee and visitor to the siteEnsuring that the Group’s directives on third party intervention conditions are applied properly so as to guarantee their safety and the safety of our infrastructureQualificationsTechnical training (senior technician or engineer) in the following sectors: electricity (generators, inverters, low voltage distribution), air conditioning, fire protection and safety (access control, video system, intrusion), GTC systemsPrevious experience in a similar role, preferably within a datacenter working environmentTechnical versatilityAbility to suggest proposals and a proactive mindsetAbility to communicate fluently with third parties and internal customersDetail-oriented and ability to monitor activitiesAble to speak fluent English and ItalianWhat We OfferThe opportunity to leave your mark in a company that is growing quickly and still manages to keep a pioneer spiritA competitive salary and a company culture, that values commitment, respect and fun at workEquinix 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 .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.

Expected salary

Location

Milano

Job date

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:07:12 GMT

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