Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Head Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Equinix is Recruiting a Specialist Engineer for Our Pantin Site Equinix is seeking an experienced Specialist Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across our critical infrastructure environment. This role requires fluent English and good French proficiency would be an advantage. Our business is Data Centers but we are open to all Mission Critical Environments! As a Specialist Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, maintainability, efficiency and safe operation of the site's critical infrastructure systems. You will provide specialist engineering guidance, oversee maintenance and operational activities, lead technical investigations, support infrastructure improvements, and help drive engineering excellence across the data centre. This is a highly technical role suited to an experienced engineer with great stakeholder management and strategic thinking skills. Do you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted technical expert within a mission-critical environment. Critical Infrastructure Expertise Your responsibilities will span the full lifecycle of mission-critical infrastructure, including: Electrical generation and distribution systems Cooling, ventilation and environmental control systems Fire detection, suppression and life safety systems Building Management Systems (BMS), monitoring and control platforms Physical security, access control and critical facility systems Asset lifecycle management, maintenance strategy and operational resilience Infrastructure capacity planning, optimisation and technical governance The primary objective of the role is to ensure uninterrupted service delivery through expert stewardship of critical infrastructure while continuously improving reliability, efficiency, resilience and operational performance. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Infrastructure Reliability Act as the technical authority and subject matter expert for critical facility infrastructure. Provide engineering leadership and guidance to operations, maintenance and project teams. Lead complex technical investigations, root cause analysis and incident response activities. Drive engineering improvements that enhance reliability, availability, resilience and performance. Ensure infrastructure operations align with industry best practice, regulatory requirements and Equinix standards. Operations, Maintenance & Service Continuity Develop and optimise preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance strategies. Govern maintenance programmes, asset health and lifecycle planning for critical infrastructure. Oversee maintenance activities, contractor delivery, isolations and risk management processes. Own and govern BMS, monitoring platforms, alarm management and critical spares strategies. Support compliance, audits and technical assurance activities across the facility. Capacity Planning, Projects & Continuous Improvement Monitor infrastructure utilisation and capacity, assessing future growth requirements and operational risks. Provide technical leadership for infrastructure upgrades, expansions and capital investment initiatives. Lead energy efficiency, sustainability and operational optimisation programmes. Support business planning, budgeting, KPI development and long-term asset management strategies. About You You will ideally possess: A qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline. Significant experience within data centres, critical facilities, utilities, industrial environments or other mission-critical operations. Deep technical expertise across electrical and/or mechanical infrastructure systems. Strong knowledge of reliability engineering, maintenance strategy, resilience and operational risk management. A proven ability to solve complex technical problems and lead investigations into critical infrastructure issues. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence engineering teams, contractors and senior leaders. Experience working within structured technical governance, engineering standards and operational frameworks. A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on operational excellence. Desirable Technical Experience Chilled water and DX cooling systems UPS, standby generation and electrical distribution systems (LV/MV) Transformers, switchgear and protection systems Building Management Systems (BMS) and monitoring platforms Fire detection, suppression and life safety systems Access control, CCTV and integrated security systems Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity is ideal for experienced engineers who have developed broad expertise across critical infrastructure environments and wish to continue growing as technical specialists. You may currently be working as a: Data Center Specialist Engineer Senior Critical Facilities Engineer Lead Facilities Engineer Technical Authority Senior Mechanical Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer Site Infrastructure Engineer Building Services Specialist Subject Matter Expert for Critical Facilities This role is designed for engineers who are passionate about technical excellence and want to remain close to engineering, infrastructure strategy and operational improvement rather than pursuing a people-management career path. Benefits at Equinix In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Annual bonus linked to both company performance and individual objectives Fully funded family healthcare coverage Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Social activities and company events Industry-leading learning and development opportunities A strong company culture that values collaboration, innovation and customer success Interested? If you are an experienced engineering specialist who thrives in mission-critical environments and wants to play a key role in the future of digital infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Join Equinix and help power the world's digital leaders. Feel Welcome to reach out to Micky Ripley ([email protected]) or Fabio Gonella ([email protected]) if you wish to discuss before applying 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 an 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. We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here. Equal Employment Opportunity: Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. 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