Data Center Customer Operations Iii

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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 Customer Operations IIIJob SummaryThe Field Engineer works within our Data Centre's as part of the site team, or part of a 24/7 shift team. Providing our customers with highest standards of technical services and on site assistance as required, the Field Engineers are also responsible for providing first level support for facility alarms and issues, and performing housekeeping duties to ensure that the Data Centre is maintained in first class condition at all times.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to become a valuable member of the growing Equinix family, to ensure the Data Centre is continually operating.ResponsibilitiesQueue Management / ReportingReviews work order requests in the queue and responds to semi-routine work orders by adhering to commitment timesEscalates and expedites orders to appropriate teams upon standard operating procedures; supervision needed on the escalation of non-standard procedure escalation requestsEnsures adherence to commit times within standard operating procedureMaintains detailed written records of all work activityUpdates local asset databases and other systemsInstallationsRack and stack semi-routine customer equipment ticketsSupports intra-cage infrastructure installations by following the standard operating procedures of semi-routine customer installs, which may include:- fiber trays, ladder racks, customer equipment and cabinets;
- semi-basic cage installs for mesh and overhead cable trays; and, performs tape changes and standard operating back-up changesCross-ConnectSupports semi-routine Data Center standard operating cross-connect work order requests (installs, terminations, modifications, and testing)Ensures the standard operating procedures are followed on cable management of: coax, fiber, twisted pair copper, and semi-routine intra-building cross connectsLearns to install 'across' connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, etc.), under supervisionTesting / TroubleshootingSupports semi-routine standard operating testing and standard operating installations of customer assetsSupports standard operating procedures of layer 1 cross-connect certification testingMay learn non-standard operating testing, such as: layer 2 and layer 3 testing, under supervisionStakeholder PartnershipSupports the operations and security personnel team for breaks or other activities, when necessarySupports standard operating procedural tasks provides back-up assistance to team members when necessaryCustomer ManagementSupports customer satisfaction with timely adherence to following semi-routine execution order requirementsDelivers a high level of service and an excellent customer experience when interfacing with customersProvides support with time expectations on new deployments and existing alterations, by following standard operating procedure guidelinesSupports customers on-site by through access control and escorting servicesProjectsSupports fulfillment of projects that follow standard operating procedures; if projects deviate from standard procedures, then works under supervisionSupports vendors on projectsSupports physical customer auditsTrainingCompletes all assigned training in a timely mannerMay provide support to new hiresQualifications1+ years working experienceHigh School CertificateA keen interest in data centres, IT, or engineering etc.Strong Customer Service SkillsAbility to work effectively as part of a team is essentialEquinix 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.