Equinix is a global digital infrastructure company. The leaders of the digital world come together on our trusted platform to interconnect the foundational infrastructure for business success. Equinix gives you access to all the right places, partners, and possibilities you need to accelerate your business advantage. Equinix enables customers to expand agility, accelerate the launch of digital services, deliver world-class customer experiences, and add value to them.
About Equinix
As a global digital infrastructure company, Equinix operates more than 240 data centers around the world and provides interconnection services to all major clouds and networks. Many enterprises have a distributed and complex IT infrastructure across private and public cloud environments, and need a single place to consolidate and consolidate them. Our global platform enables our customers to deploy infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.
Equinix is a global company with more than 80 consecutive quarters of rapid growth. Equinix's innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services has created one of the largest and most vibrant global ecosystems of nearly 5,26 companies, including more than 1,800 network providers and 2,900 cloud and IT service providers, in 10 countries on five continents.
By joining Equinix, you will be part of an elite operations team that is at the forefront of the operations management of business-critical facilities and provides the best service to our customers. Equinix is also committed to promoting diversity, valuing diverse ideas and contributions, and striving to create a fair work environment. We believe that this is the foundation of our core values and an essential element for the success of our corporate activities.
Facility Site Engineer
≪ scope of work≫
⚫ In order to continue the operation of the Data Center and customer service, we will maintain the facilities and equipment and improve the environment of the Data Center.
⚫ Assists the Facility Manager in monitoring the daily condition of the Data Center.
⚫ Record and report on the amount of electricity used and the status of equipment during daily patrol inspections. In addition, in the event of a malfunction, the vendor will arrange and keep a record.
⚫ In the event of a failure, we will report from progress to recovery. Obtain quotations and apply for purchase as necessary.
⚫ Respond to and investigate BMS alarms, report and report unresolved issues to Facility Engineers.
⚫ Ensure that the BMS system is in good working order and that the status of the UPS system and each facility is carried out through the BMS with a daily checklist.
⚫ Maintain and manage facilities by instructing, educating, and instructing contractors, maintenance vendors, and subcontractors.
⚫ As a preliminary work for the implementation of maintenance and inspections, prepare a plan that includes a procedure manual, safety plan, staffing, emergency contact information, etc.
⚫ Vendor inspection, and as a response in the event of a failure, the breaker is operated according to the procedure manual, and the system is disconnected from the operation system.
⚫ In the implementation of construction and maintenance by the vendor in the Data Center, we will confirm that the company is clean and orderly, and give instructions to contractors and subcontractors as necessary.
⚫ Inventory management of equipment and consumables, and maintenance and management of records.
⚫ Cooperate with Facility Engineers, IM Team, Data Center Manaja SE (Internal Relevant Departments) for customer orders, carry out operations, and establish a handover status
⚫ Utilize Maximo systems for asset management and preventive maintenance throughout the facility.
⚫ Utilize the Siebel system to manage orders related to the facility.
⚫ Data Center data management includes managing the number of cabinets in the assigned site, assigning power supplies, managing power usage, and managing contract values.
⚫ Report unresolved issues and improvements within the site to the Facility Engineer and Facility Manager.
≪ requirements≫
➢ Graduation in electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred.
➢ At least 3 years of experience in facility construction planning, supervision, and supervision-related work, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
➢ Experience in data center operation and maintenance or facility work is preferred.
➢ Japanese Native level, English Business Beginner level (It is desirable to be able to write or converse in English) ）
➢ Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
➢ Be able to work cheerfully and proactively.
➢ Coordination within the team.
➢ Those who can work in shifts.
➢ Holders of official qualifications are desirable (fire equipment technician, Class B hazardous material handler, fire prevention manager, electrician, class 3 chief electrical engineer, etc.)
★ Please ★ submit your Japanese resume
【Location】Inzai, Chiba
【Working hours】Shift work (8:00~20:30 or 20:00~8:30) 16 days a month
【Employment Type】Full-time employee
【Salary】Annual bar system * There is a separate incentive * We will give preferential treatment according to our company regulations in consideration of experience and ability
Equinix provides equal employment opportunities and has adopted Affirmative Action* in the United States. For recruitment, race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, common-law marriage, same-sex marriage, age, military record, physical or mental disability, disease, genetic information, political or organizational affiliation, status as a victim of a crime or abuse or family member; or other circumstances protected by law will not be unduly considered, and all applicants will be given the opportunity to consider hiring. *Affirmative action: An interim measure taken with the aim of achieving substantial equal opportunity for those who are disadvantaged by discrimination due to social factors.
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together a fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents. 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.
Job Summary
Is a skilled specialist who works on assignments requiring considerable judgment. Focus is on tasks using considerable skilled judgment and has a deep understanding of standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.
Responsibilities
Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance
Performs specialized preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility components and/or systems
Perform moderately complex repairs, maintenance, installation, and field inspections of critical equipment systems
Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarms for specialized issues requiring considerable judgment and implications to resolve; follows guidelines on standard procedures and makes recommendations for solving
Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and life-safety systems
Implements energy efficiency measures
Assists team members in coordinating critical infrastructures
Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions
Vendor Support
Coordinates and directs vendors on skilled tasks to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out per standards and requirements
Assists with the creation and submission of scripts for maintenance
Tracks and implements the work approval process for service providers for critical maintenance (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day workday/shift,and final review of the work carried out)
In cooperation with the vendors, changes/updates technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date
Site Administration & Incident Support
Performs specialized site logs and data gathering for issuing of permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts
Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations for solutions
Responds to all on-site incidents, including failures, significant problems and delays
Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and makes recommendations for solutions
Supports the on-site staff during incidents
Demonstrates and supports processes and procedures are followed and adhered to
Work Orders & Additional Projects
Completes skilled work requests and circuit installations
Performs advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem-solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime
Makes moderate changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directed
Carries out more complex infrastructure projects
Supports life cycle maintenance/end of life. infrastructure projects and critical replacements
May recommend infrastructure projects
Collaboration
Collaborates with others to resolve difficult facility incidents
Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on skilled maintenance activities
Informs stakeholders of inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment, may support in coordinating processes for maintaining inventory
Acts as a mentor to others in resolving incidents
Qualifications
3+ years experience
High School Diploma
A degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is desirable
Candidates with over three years of experience in facility construction planning, supervision, and management or equivalent work experience are preferred
Experience in data center operation, maintenance, or facility management is desirable
Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-beginner-level English (ability to write and communicate in English is desirable)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
A positive and proactive approach to work
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Availability for shift work
Possession of relevant certifications is preferred (e.g., fire equipment engineer, class II hazardous materials handler, fire manager, electrical contractor, class III electric chief engineer, etc.).
Equinix 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 accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
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.
