Assistant Manager, Facilities Operations

Job Category Manufacturing/Production/Operations Reference Code 218385MON JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Manager, Facilities Operations About Equinix Equinix is the leading global provider of network-neutral data center and interconnection services, offering premium colocation, traffic exchange and outsourced IT infrastructure solutions. Global enterprises, content companies, systems integrators and network service providers look to Equinix Internet Business Exchange (IBX) centers for world-class reliability and network diversity.  Equinix IBX centers serve as critical, core hubs for IP networks and Internet operations worldwide.  With 40 IBX centers located in 18 strategic markets across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, Equinix enables customers to reliably operate their mission-critical infrastructures on a global basis. Why Equinix The world's most important companies count on Equinix's industry leading operational reliability and the dedication and expertise of our people to keep their businesses running. With over 1,000 employees worldwide, Equinix has experienced over 30% year-over-year revenue growth for the past five years. 2007 was a record year for Equinix and the company is well on its way to achieving $1 billion in annual revenue. When you make Equinix your employer of choice, you are choosing to work with the best and the brightest in the data center industry. Responsibilities Effectively manage single IBX facility maintenance for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, direct and train operations team in a manner that achieves availability objectives of 99.999% or better. Achievement of this level of availability requires effective management of personnel activities, thorough training, and a comprehensive knowledge of central plant systems and the specific redundancy features of the systems. Manage multiple IBX projects involving customer equipment, capital improvements, and computerized preventive maintenance and repair system. Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies - such as system failures, fire alarms, severe weather, etc., 24 x 7, and arrange for backup when not available. Manage single IBX engineer team personnel administration duties, including salary, reviews, and disciplinary action. Implement and enforce corporate safety, health and environmental policies, including activities of outside contractors, to insure no adverse affect on the operation of the facility. Requirements Required Minimum 5 - 10 years experience in facility maintenance, operations and management field. Must have Supervisor level experience and demonstrated ability to lead multiple trade disciplines. Must possess valid engineers license if required by state laws. Required ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, have effective written and verbal communications skills, ability to use Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word. The successful candidate must be able to personally perform and supervise all required plant maintenance tasks, as well as produce all reports and documentation. Conducts purchasing activities in a fiscally responsible manner. Assists in development of capital improvement plans. Assume facility management duties in the absence of Site Manager and perform other duties as assigned. Working Knowledge of: Electrical Power Distribution Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) Diesel Engine - Emergency Power Plants 48V DC Power Distribution Motor Controls and Drives Direct Expansion and Centrifugal Refrigeration Systems Chemical Water Treatment Digital Building Management Control Systems - ALC Fire Detection and Protection Systems **Equinix is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE