Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

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 Critical Facilities Engineer

Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centers. Simply put - We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms

• Performs preventative maintenance on-site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or leads vendors

• Perform routine maintenance on commercial HVAC systems, including cleaning and replacing filters, lubricating moving parts, and inspecting electrical connections

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with HVAC systems, including identifying and repairing leaks, faulty wiring, and malfunctioning components

• Conduct regular inspections of HVAC systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and in compliance with safety regulations

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as checking refrigerant levels, calibrating thermostats, and testing system performance

• Install and replace HVAC equipment, including compressors, motors, fans, and thermostats

• Extensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems

• Completion of site logs and data gathering issuing for basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts

• Respond to all on-site incidents and acts as the need arises

• Provide assistance during critical maintenance activities

• You are able to effectively collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities

• Carry out basic infrastructure projects

• 24/7 Operation - Your flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for workmate, respond to emergencies, etc.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with critical infrastructure or commercial/Industrial HVAC maintenance to include troubleshooting, monitoring and routine maintenance

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Can perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Must be able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required

• Able to lift heavy equipment/items up to 50 pound

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 employmen