Senior Data Center Facility Engineer

Who Are We?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 
 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Performs repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations. Able to resolve incidents as required.

Responsibilities

• In this critical role you will be responsible for the facility infrastructure maintenance
• Perform site inspections and monitor the building and data center alarms
• You will ensure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure is completed (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or handled by vendors with your oversight
• Complete repairs and supervise vendors corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for preparing and carrying out planned maintenance
• Completion of site logs and data gathering for permits, such as MOPs and scripts is a key part of this position
• You will assist more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directed
• You may be requested to begin responding to basic incidents based on own knowledge and experience
• Completes basic work requests and circuit installations
• Participates in ongoing infrastructure projects
• Carry out small works projects (i.e., lighting upgrades, etc.)

Problem Solving

• Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve (i.e., works with local ops team to perform root cause analysis, proposes solutions to issues and produces lessons learnt for future reference)
• Identifies and understands underlying issues; differentiates key elements from the irrelevant or trivial
• Can identify issues and apply correct rectifications (i.e., performs a simple root cause analysis)

Project Management

• Assists in managing projects or other engineering initiatives (i.e., organizes regular meetings to discuss issues)
• Knowledge of CMMS systems, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance

System Operation and Work Practices

• Reviews electrical one-lines, construction drawings, and equipment datasheets
• Develops SOWs for routine processes and design and construction projects
• Performs installations and configurations of controls systems
• Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out)

Training

• Provides feedback on training programs
• Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others
• Is SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the group

Leadership and Communications (including Vendor Management)

• Assists in directing internal and external project team members
• Assists in directing external vendors per project or initiative such as general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Internal and external written and verbal communication to include detailed analysis and reports

Technical Expertise

• Utilizes expert operating knowledge of the relevant engineering systems to diagnose and repair advanced technical difficulties, and solve advanced issues (i.e., diagnoses issues and propose rectification actions from the analysis of equipment)

Desired Skills

• Previous data center / critical environment experience (Pharma, Nuclear, Power Plant, Hospital)
• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), generators, Building Management Systems (BMS), chillers, life safety systems
• Low voltage power planning and troubleshooting skills
• Controls or BMS Experience – Allen Bradley PLC, Rockwell
• Electrical or Low Voltage State Contractors License

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preferred, 3+ years experience highly preferred

• High School Diploma

• You perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Available to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required
• You can lift heavy equipment/items up to 50 pounds

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is :

• $76000 - 92000, per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

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Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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.