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Do you want to be at the forefront of maintaining critical facilities infrastructure? Would you enjoy being part of a close-knit team delivering outstanding service to our data center customers? Then read on about the role and requirements for an Equinix Critical Facilities Engineer at our newest data center in Silicon Valley! We have multiple positions to fill and may hire at levels above or below what is described here. These positions will be filled on second/swing or third/night shift.

Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centers. Simply put - We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, a Critical Facilities Engineer:

• Maintains datacenter infrastructure systems in a mission-critical, high-risk and high-reliability environment.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs multiple critical and non-critical facility components, including: HVAC (heating, cooling, and ventilation) systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, roofing systems and exterior grounds.
• Has proficient understanding of critical facility components that may be impacted by failures or malfunctions of infrastructure systems.
• Evaluates facility standards and practices to ensure efficient operations for maintaining and monitoring facilities systems.
• Responds to emergency situations and ensures corrective measures are rapid and detailed.
• Participates in the planning and installing of new facility systems.

Responsibilities in facility and infrastructure maintenance include performing preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components, repairs, maintenance, installations and on-site inspections to facility systems. Support energy efficiency measures.  Monitor and resolve Building Monitoring System (BMS) alarm issues. Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.

Supports the work approval process for vendors/service providers on maintenance work, by briefing at the start of work, supervising work during the day workday/shift and final review of the work carried out. Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures. Cooperate with vendors in modifying technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date.

Site administration and incident support responsibilities include performing site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts. Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and make recommendations. Respond to all on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays. Display substantial understanding in following operating procedures to support on-site administration.

Completes routine work requests and circuit installations, troubleshoots and maintains office equipment (if needed); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime. Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directed. Carries out infrastructure projects.

Collaborates with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents. Optimally collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on general maintenance activities. Notifies team members of inventory needs in order to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment. May recommend infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Level IV: 2+ years commercial MEP (mechanical/HVAC and/or electrician) experience
• Level V/Senior: 5+ years commercial MEP (mechanical/HVAC and/or electrician) experience in a mission critical environment
• High School Diploma
• A natural curiosity and strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience working in a critical facility/mission critical environment strongly preferred
• You perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation
• You are available to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required. These positions will be filled on second/swing and third/night shift
• You can lift heavy equipment/items up to 50 pounds