Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Join Equinix as a Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer. The Critical Facilities Engineering team supervises and performs facilities engineering work, including alarm response, fault finding, maintenance, repairs, and modification of equipment relating to controls, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment. The role will be based at the South Sydney Campus (5 sites in Alexandria and Mascot) and requires an engineer with some exposure to data centers in a live, operational environment as well as extensive experience in mission critical roles. There will be a focus on expert and complex electrical, critical infrastructure (including HV experience) as well as a solid grounding in mechanical and controls infrastructure and equipment. An ability to pick up all training in a timely manner and operate at a high level with limited onsite guidance is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance: Perform daily checks and site inspections of the building and alarms.
• Coordinate and lead preventative maintenance tasks and vendors, as well as lead repairs and corrective maintenance efforts.
• Lead complex infrastructure maintenance activities, including switching experience and ability to be certified.
• Collaborate with team members on major repairs and develop procedures for their execution.
• Coordinate and perform critical switching activities.
• Maintain workplace safety practices and adhere to approved MOPs (Methods of Procedure), as well as creating MOPs for approval.
• Ensure incidents are escalated and handled according to protocols.
• Assist with capacity management and provide support to other teams as needed.

Site Administration

• Manage access control and security measures.
• Ensure the fire protection system is active and take necessary actions.
• Maintain and coordinate site records to meet compliance requirements.
• Attend vendor meetings to discuss services and address any issues.

Qualifications, Key Skills, and Attributes

• Electrical / Engineering Degree with exposure/experience in data centers.
• Team-first mentality and willingness to learn and develop on the job.
• Engineering mindset and strong experience troubleshooting complex issues related to UPS, STS, LV, HV systems.
• Sound knowledge of generators, chillers, and mechanical, BMS, and diesel propulsion systems and equipment would be beneficial.
• HV switching experience in a live environment.

Benefits

• Permanent position at a static site close to Mascot station, with onsite parking.
• Competitive salary package, including healthcare allowance, annual bonus, and access to financial, wellbeing, and company benefits.
• Opportunities for progression and development within the site and cluster, with a clearly defined career path within the Critical Facilities Engineering teams.
• Supportive management and senior engineering specialists to ensure continual professional development.
• Access to continued learning through our Global Ops Academy.

The base salary range is $90k-$100k per annum.

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 race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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