• Application Deadline:
• Position: Data Center Critical Facilities Personnel II



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Critical Facilities Engineer operates, manages, maintains and repairs HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems, critical and non-critical Power systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, roofing system, exterior grounds and performs all related vendor support in a mission critical environment.


• This fast-paced role supports the overall functioning of the Data Center by focusing on maintaining and improving the facility’s critical infrastructure.


• This includes all regularly scheduled maintenance and ad hoc repairs/troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Completes all maintenance protocols, plans, etc. on time and accurately, including daily, weekly and monthly site checks


• Performs all planned repairs to mechanical, electrical and special systems


• Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical and special systems if necessary


• Troubleshoot and maintain office equipment if necessary, supporting auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and minor repairs to minimize downtime


• Addresses, reports, resolves and investigates all major failures, significant problems, and delays


• Ensures that sufficient spare parts are available on site for frequently used parts or parts with long lead times and Understanding of relevant codes, compliance regulations, and applicable safe work requirements


• Familiar with common documents as it applies to design, documents, schemes, data sheets, and technical information Relevant experience may include:


• Building (Facility) Maintenance with experience working in large commercial properties such as a high rise building or a convention center


• Maintains critical spares register


• Monitors for and responds to BMS (Building Monitoring System) alarms in accordance with engineering policies and procedures


• Maintains plumbing and fire suppression systems


• Coordinates with vendors to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements


• Edits and tracks the work approval process for service providers (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day, final review of the work carried out)


• Recommend changes/updates to technical files for plants and equipment in cooperation with vendor, and the supervisors, ensuring as-built are up to date


• Maintains plumbing and fire suppression systems

Vendor Management:

• Coordinates with vendors to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements


• Edits and tracks the work approval process for service providers (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day, final review of the work carried out)


• Recommend changes/updates to technical files for plants and equipment in cooperation with vendor, and the supervisors, ensuring as-built are up to date.

Process and Policy Administration:

• Creates engineering scripts (switching schedules)


• Ensures that all Equinix safety standards are followed


• Ensures that quality procedures related to maintenance are followed


• Ensures correct Incident Management processes are followed


• Reviews processes, procedures, systems. Communicates process deviations and proposed changes to a higher level so that relevant follow-up measures can be carried out


• Develops training and supports training of other Data Center (International Business Exchange) employees in relevant engineering topics and processes

Qualifications

Essential Duties/Physical specifications include:

• Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without Reasonable accommodation


• Ability to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required


• Familiar with all common applications needed to perform daily tasks, including CMMS, CRMs, productivity software, and draft drawing softwares


• Skilled at working in alignment with all relevant safety measures


• Skilled at communicating with and managing vendors


• Able to communicate effectively with others, including oral and written instructions and reporting


• Excellent problem solving and team work skills.