Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer III

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 Electrical Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of operations at one of our key sites. Acquires job skills to resolve routine tasks requiring limited judgement. Focus is on routine tasks, using limited judgement of standard operating

Responsibilities

• Performs semi‑routine preventative maintenance, repairs, installations,

• and responds to BMS alarms for non‑critical facility systems.

• Coordinates with vendors and supports the work‑order approval process

• to ensure maintenance activities follow Equinix standards

• Completes semi‑routine site logs, permits, and administrative tasks in line

• with operating procedures

• Executes semi‑routine work orders and circuit installations, troubleshoots

• basic equipment and assists senior staff during onsite incidents.

• Collaborates with colleagues to resolve facility incidents, supports infrastructure

• projects, and keeps stakeholders informed on inventory needs.

• This position requires working rotating shifts within a 24/7 model.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineer Education

• 2–3+ years facilities experience

• Technical diploma + experience accepted

• English B1+ (spoken & written)

• 34 kV MV switchgear experience (preferrable)

The Ideal Candidate

• Collaborative approach

• Resilient

• Continuous Improvement/Development attitude

• Willing to perform 24/7 work pattern

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