Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer IV (night shift)

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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 IV (night shift)

Job Summary

The Data Center Facilities Engineer works on electrical and mechanical/HVAC assignments requiring judgement. Focus is on tasks using skilled judgement and has understanding of standard operating procedures. This position will be in our newest Silicon Valley data center SV12 on 3rd/night shift.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized installations and preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility components and systems

• Performs specialized site logs and data gathering for issuing permits

• Supervises the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarms

• Makes recommendations for solutions and understands the implications of work

• Performs sophisticated equipment maintenance with problem-solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime

• Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs)

• May recommend infrastructure projects, including energy efficiency measures

• Coordinates and advises vendors to ensure maintenance activities are carried out per standards and requirements

• Assists with the creation and submission of scripts for maintenance

• Tracks and implements the work approval process for service providers for critical maintenance

• Responsibilities in facility and infrastructure maintenance include performing checks, repairs, installations, and preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to facility components

• Supervise and resolve Building Monitoring System (BMS) alarm issues

• Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems

• Supports the work approval process for vendors/service providers on maintenance work by ensuring vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures. Cooperate with vendors in modifying technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date

• Site administration and incident support responsibilities include performing site logs for permits.

• Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and make recommendations. Respond to all on-site incidents, including failures, problems, and delays

• Display a substantial understanding of operating procedures to support on-site administration

• Completes routine work requests and maintains office equipment; supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem-solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime

• Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems

• Carries out infrastructure projects

• Collaborates with others to resolve moderately sophisticated facility incidents

• Optimally collaborates within the department; mentors team members on general maintenance activities

• Notifies team members of inventory needs to maintain efficient stock levels of critical parts and equipment

• Recommend infrastructure projects, process improvements, and energy-saving tactics 

Qualifications  

• Commercial MEP (mechanical/HVAC/electrician) experience  

• Mission critical facilities engineering experience preferred, data center experience strongly preferred

• High School Diploma  

• A natural curiosity and strong troubleshooting skills  

• Able to perform crucial job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation

• You are available to work days/nights/weekends/holidays if needed and required

• Can lift heavy equipment/items up to 50 pounds

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and