Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

Who are we?

Equinix is the worldâs digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centersâ¯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 providingâ¯an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. 

The role:

The Critical Facilities Specialist supports the team by performing repairs and leading site maintenance at a static site, ensuring adherence to Equinix global standards.

Given the make up of the team all engineers work across engineering disciplines and help train and develop colleagues needed. Strong mechanical/HVAC qualifications and experience are needed for the role as well as the ability to work and collaborate positively with vendors, customers and the team around you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Support and Advice: Provide the team with engineering support and expertise and act as a subject matter expert (SME). Offer training to team members as needed.
• Breakdown and Repairs Management: Manage breakdowns and repairs of data center infrastructure, following manufacturer's guidelines and standard methodologies.
• Maintenance Scheduling and Planned Preventative Maintenance: Coordinate maintenance schedules and perform planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Security Policy and Procedures: Maintain security policy and procedures for the site.
• Reporting: Review specialist contractual reports and activities.
• Consistency to Policy: Ensure repairs on data center infrastructure are performed according to manufacturer's guidelines and standard methodologies.
• Problem Solving: Conduct root cause analysis and repair failed components.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with regional construction or design teams on design changes.
• Design: Validate design criteria for new principal power installations.

Qualifications:

• Trade Certificate or Degree in Mechanical/HVAC/refrigeration or related field
• Willingness to work autonomously and unsupervised when required
• Ideally, some data center, industrial and/or mission-critical exposure and experience
• Positive demeanor and outlook, enjoys working in a team environment
• Ability to attain and maintain NV1 security clearance

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive salary package, including annual bonus, annual reviews, healthcare allowance, and company shares
• Development and progression opportunities within Equinix in the Facilities or wider teams, locally and globally
• Monday-Friday daytime hours on a static site

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.