Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical)

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.

Our Critical Facilities Engineering team are responsible for supervising and performing facilities engineering work, including alarm response, fault finding, maintenance, repairs, and modification of equipment relating to controls, electrical, mechanical systems and equipment.

You will perform your duties working in a 24/7 shift environment, working closely with senior engineers who will train, guide and mentor all new employees on an ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance:

• Perform daily checks and site inspections of the building and alarms.

  
  
  

• Coordinate preventative maintenance tasks and vendors and lead repairs and corrective maintenance efforts.

  
  
  

• Connect with collaborators about major repairs and develop procedures for running them.

  
  
  

• Coordinate and perform critical switching activities.

  
  
  

• Maintain workplace safety practices and alignment to approved MOP’s

  
  
  

• Ensure incidents are escalated and handled according to protocols.

  
  
  

Site Administration:

• Run access control and security measures.

  
  
  

• Ensure the fire protection system is active and perform integral actions.

  
  
  

• Maintain and coordinate site records to meet compliance requirements.

  
  
  

• Attend vendor meetings to discuss services and address any issues.

  
  
  

Qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Typically 0-3+ years of proven experience with relevant academic background

  
  
  

• Team first mentality and willingness to learn and develop on the job

  
  
  

• Industrial, data center or Mission Critical experience preferred

  
  
  

• Willingess to participate in 24/7 roster

  
  
  

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. 

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