Job Summary: 

At Equinix our Critical Facilities Engineers operate, manage, maintain and repair HVAC, critical and non-critical Power systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, and all site services, and performs all related vendor support in a mission critical environment.  

This fast-paced role supports the overall functioning of the Data Center by focusing on maintaining and improving the facility’s critical infrastructure. This includes all regularly scheduled maintenance and ad hoc repairs/troubleshooting. 

The SY9 site is our inaugural Hyper-Scale data center within Australia, and the role will also entail commission and project work onsite in conjunction with cross-functional and construction teams. We have a broad and diverse engineering team at Equinix who work across disciplines but for this position we are particularly interested in candidates with an Electrical background who possess hands-on experience with generators, HV and UPS. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Completes all maintenance protocols, plans, activities on time and accurately, including daily, weekly and monthly site checks 

• Manage and oversee specialist vendors for all major works, planned repairs and maintenance to mechanical, electrical and special systems 

• Performs minor changes to mechanical, electrical and special systems if necessary   

• Ensures that sufficient spare parts are available on site for frequently used parts or parts with long lead times and maintains critical spares register  

• Monitors for and responds to BMS (Building Monitoring System) alarms in accordance with engineering policies and procedures, escalating to and working with Controls Engineering team where required.  

• Oversee plumbing and fire suppression systems vendor activities 

• Coordinates/oversee work with vendors to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements  

• Commissioning and project work that will vary in scale and scope over time 

• Edits and tracks the work approval process for service providers (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day, final review of the work carried out)  

• Recommend changes/updates to technical files for plants and equipment in cooperation with vendor, and the supervisors, ensuring as built are up to date 

• Creates engineering scripts (switching schedules)  

• Ensures that all Equinix safety standards are followed, as well quality procedures related to maintenance, including all Incident Management 

• Reviews processes, procedures, systems. Communicates process deviations and proposed changes to a higher level so that relevant follow-up measures can be carried out  

• Develops training and supports training of other IBX (International Business Exchange) employees in relevant engineering topics and processes 

• Provides guidance and mentoring to junior engineers within the team 

Qualifications, key skills and attributes required:  

• Understanding through practical experience of critical facility operations, with a focus on electrical (UPS, HV, STS + generators) 

• Electrical Trade or Degree Certified  

• Sound knowledge or understanding of HVAC and Controls 

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive situations. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively. 

• Be capable of acquiring HV operators’ qualification and NV1 Security Clearance 

• Collaborative mindset but also with the drive to complete assigned tasks autonomously when required 

Benefits of the role:  

• Monday-Friday role based at a static site  

• Salary package containing shares, annual bonus, healthcare allowance or BUPA private health care 

• Career development opportunities and access to Equinix Global Ops Academy including at SY10 in the future 

• Access to wide range of company wellness, financial and employee benefits