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Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

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Equinix

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You need technical training in electricity, air conditioning, and safety systems, experience in datacenters, technical versatility, proactive mindset, fluent English and Italian, and detail-oriented skills.
  • You will manage maintenance programs, oversee audits, improve infrastructure resilience, ensure compliance, and enhance energy quality while supporting safety and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Technical 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 systems
  • Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a datacenter working environment
  • Technical versatility
  • Ability to suggest proposals and a proactive mindset
  • Ability to communicate fluently with third parties and internal customers
  • Detail-oriented and ability to monitor activities
  • Able to speak fluent English and Italian

Responsibilities

  • Helping 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 made
  • Taking part in audits in order to assess service continuity regularly, risk analysis
  • Subsequent to the findings of the audits or any incidents that occur on site, implementing improvement plans
  • Taking 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 sites
  • In 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 document
  • Monitoring and reporting to the Infrastructure Manager about the capacities of the various technical batches, their sub-levels and their level of use/stress
  • Anticipating 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 levels
  • On 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 necessary
  • As part of the site management plan, personally overseeing all the steps needed to improve PUE by taking action in the field of infrastructure
  • Proactively advising of the need to increase power acquired from the energy supplier
  • Developing energy quality indicators as provided by infrastructures. Maintaining longstanding partners and participating in commitments undertaken by the supplier to improve energy quality and reliability
  • With the aid of the Monitoring/Systems Team, ensuring that the site's centralised technical systems run smoothly
  • Ensuring 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 team
  • Establishing maintenance providers activities on the site within the Group's CMMS system
  • Producing any indicators or data that would be useful for calculating an indicator, as requested by the Infrastructure Manager and/or Infrastructure Administrative Director
  • Helping to ensure that the site is fully compliant with all existing infrastructure standards
  • Keeping the site legislation documentation up to date, namely: permits, operating licenses (classified facilities) and documentation about any legal requirements that should arise over time
  • Assisting with all infrastructure-related certification identified by the group
  • Implementing all legal health and safety requirements with a view to improving the safety of every employee and visitor to the site
  • Ensuring that the Group's directives on third party intervention conditions are applied properly so as to guarantee their safety and the safety of our infrastructure

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist?

The primary responsibility is to maximize service continuity and optimize the quality and reliability of site infrastructure services while adhering to energy efficiency and budgetary constraints.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have technical training (senior technician or engineer) in sectors such as electricity, air conditioning, fire protection, and safety systems, along with previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a datacenter environment.

Is proficiency in languages required for this role?

Yes, candidates must be able to speak fluent English and Italian.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a datacenter working environment, is preferred.

What kind of work environment does Equinix promote?

Equinix embraces diversity in thought and contribution, providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to its core values and vital to its success.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, Equinix offers the opportunity to leave a mark in a rapidly growing company that maintains a pioneer spirit.

Does this position involve energy management responsibilities?

Yes, the role includes overseeing steps to improve Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and proactively advising on the need for increased power acquisition from suppliers.

What specific infrastructures will the specialist manage?

The specialist will manage critical facilities infrastructure, including electricity (generators, inverters, low voltage distribution), air conditioning systems, and safety protocols.

Is there a focus on safety and compliance standards?

Yes, ensuring compliance with all existing infrastructure standards and implementing legal health and safety requirements is a key responsibility of this role.

What does Equinix offer its employees?

Equinix offers a competitive salary and a company culture that values commitment, respect, and fun at work.

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Equinix

Technology
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Equinix is a leading global data centre and interconnection company, specialising in providing secure and reliable infrastructure solutions for businesses to connect and collaborate. Their ultimate mission is to enable digital transformation and innovation by offering a platform that allows organisations to seamlessly interconnect with partners, customers, and ecosystems. Equinix's purpose is to empower businesses with the tools and capabilities to thrive in a digital world, supporting them in leveraging the power of interconnected data centres to enhance performance, expand reach, and drive growth while maintaining the highest standards of security and sustainability.