Associate Mechanical Engineer (G5081)

Who are we? 

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 200+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.  

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.

Job Summary:

Assists with the planning, system design, system implementation, system maintenance and support. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, construction management, site engineering and regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures. Assists in planning day to day operations and strategic direction of delivery of either a construction project or delivery of operations for an IBX facility.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Leads infrastructure project activities

• Advisory of electrical design and technical skills for infrastructure projects

• May recommend infrastructure projects

• Resource and financial controlling of projects

Financial awareness and management

• Manage costs and spending within budget

• Handling of CAPEX & OPEX items handling

Energy and sustainability awareness

• Manage the energy related projects and coordinate with site team to explore the energy saving opportunity in operation

System Operation and Work Practices (incl Capacity Planning)

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs engineering systems, utilizing safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, can explain MSDS, etc.)

• Assists with the identification of power and/or cooling limitations

Training

• Provides feedback on training programs

• Acquires training knowledge by shadowing others

Contract Administration

• Facilitates as required in executing effective contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation

Leadership and Communications (incl Vendor Mgmt)

• Facilitates in directing external vendors per project or initiative such as general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.

• Internal communication to include departments within Equinix

• Policy & Procedure Development and Adherence

Problem Solving

• Uses observations and available data to develop methods to troubleshooting

Technical Expertise

• Utilizes operating knowledge of the relevant engineering systems and project management methodologies

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant disciplines

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.​