Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Equinix Full time

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 Specialist (Electrical)

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.

Our ME4 team from Derrimut are looking to add a well-rounded Electrician with industrial/mission critical experience and ideally with expertise in (including but not limited to) UPS, STS, LV boards and basic controls. The team work across engineering duties and on-call is split evenly between all colleagues so teamwork and collaboration is key, and candidates with sound HVAC/mechanical knowledge will be at an advantage.

The position is Monday-Friday daytime hours at a large data center with key customer base, and our engineers are involved in facets of the site from the ground up through to general maintenance through to upcoming project work.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance:

  • Perform daily checks and site inspections of the building and alarms.
  • Coordinate and lead 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.
  • Assist with capacity management and support other teams as needed.

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:

  • Electrical Trade Qualifications (Or Degree Qualified with proven experience)
  • Team first mentality and willingness to learn and develop on the job
  • Industrial, data center or Mission Critical experience preferred
  • Able to contribute to a shared on-call roster (approx. 1 in 5 weeks)
  • Ability to attain and maintain NV1 Security Clearance is essential due to our customers onsite

Benefits of the role:

  • Permanent role at a static site working Monday-Friday
  • Salary package including healthcare allowance, annual bonus as well as access to financial, wellbeing and company benefits and consulting
  • Progression and development opportunities within the site and cluster, with a clearly defined career path within the Critical Facilities Engineering teams

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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