Critical Facilities Specialist

Who are we?

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

We’re looking for a strong Critical Facilities Engineer to take ownership of operation an improving critical infrastructure system. The role demands technical expertise, independent decision-making, leading small-scale projects, developing engineering standards and collaboration with teams and vendors
 

Responsibilities

• Help keep our facility’s electrical and mechanical systems in great shape by assisting with maintenance tasks
• Learn how to check the building and data center alarms to ensure everything is working properly
• Support the team in making sure regular maintenance is done on important equipment
• Gain skills in fixing equipment and performing repairs
• Keep track of site logs and gather important information for permits—this is a key part of your role!
• Work alongside experienced staff to respond to any on-site issues and follow their guidance
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs
• Get involved in ongoing projects, like upgrading lighting and other small tasks
• Help resolve customer requests using our ticket system
• Report any health and safety concerns to your supervisor
• Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations.
• Responds to all moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays.
• In cooperation with vendors, supports modifications to technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files
• and builds are up-to-date.
• Prepare deliverables aligned with client scope and proposal
• Coordinate with all disciplines to integrate work and client requests
• Assist with reviews of shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, site reports, punch lists, and coordination meetings

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in industrial/commercial engineering in mission 
• critical facilities including but not limited to: datacenters, 
• power generation or oil/gas facilities
• Experience reading/interpreting, and creating construction 
• drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, 
• development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience with EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls system
• software or hardware.
• Minimum B2 level in English proficiency

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication abilities
• Self-motivated and flexible attitude

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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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.