Manager, Capacity Engineer

Slough, England, gb

Who are we? Equinix is the world s digital infrastructure company , operatingover 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 providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Manager, Capacity Engineer Job Summary: Oversees the team and is responsible for the accuracy of installations. Acts as the point of contact for critical issues. Responsibilities: Space Planning & Design SME of complex and unique cage-cabinet design options that respond to customer requirements, Equinix requirements and physical site constraints, as well finding design solutions for issues that have escalated at high management level Provides test-fits for new Data Center developments (FDC) Acts as a mentor to Senior Capacity Planner and below to solve complex space planning issues Maximizes space utilization to develop the best design solution Prepares notional Cage-Cabinet layouts, area calculations and diagrams for each individual data center and those sites that require Senior SME level support Problem Solving Solves complex, cross-functional issues with Business implications that span multiple groups Identifies and understands underlying issues Takes the lead to solve issues with Business Leads and mitigate the risks Data & Drawing Management Works with site operations in conjunction of documentations of added infrastructure in facilities and any special / complex installation of customer cages Ensures that AutoCAD drawings or alternative visualizations represent what is installed at the site Leads site teams to ensure data and CAD drawings accurately reflect the site installations Leads the investigation of complex data issues without support Can deal with complex data errors for complex installations and involves business leads to mitigate risks and to solve Equinix most critical data errors Leads/coaches others to solve special/complex drawing management issues Collaboration Acts as senior advisor and provides direction to entry and intermediate planners as required to analyze and resolve out-of-process technical problems Monitors workload and redistributes tasks as required to meet deadlines Coordinates with various departments for the monthly reporting of capacity trends, availability and accuracy of records for the site Proposes changes Capacity Feasibility & Optimization Makes recommendations to Data Center business owners to optimize Data Center efficiency and utilization Proactively leads the business to solve complex problems Project Management Initiate plan and deliver capacity related projects aligned with strategic objective and key results Develop implementation approach and success metrics, KPI's Coordinate team and be responsible for stakeholder management associated with the project. Qualifications: Ideally proven years of related experience Intrinsic motivation to lead and support a team Bachelors or masters degree or equivalent experience Accomplishment to work and integrate in a diverse team where people appreciate and support each other Ability use AutoCAD 2D. Driver to understand the background and consequences of actions in a bigger picture Motivation to directly engage with different stakeholders Identify, analyse, prioritize and solve challenges where different stakeholder needs are competing Above all, a great willingness to learn more and grow in this role and as a person Good English language communication and writing skills Basic understanding of the data center business & technical knowledge Knowledge to handle databases & CRM software Ideally knowledge in agile working & agile working tools (optimally Jira) Ideally knowledge in CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Knowledge and experience with excel, PowerPoint and outlook 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 . 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. 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 . 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.