Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

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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:

Our Critical Facilities Engineering team is responsible for supervising and performing facilities engineering work, including alarm response, fault finding, maintenance, repairs, and modification of equipment relating to controls, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment.

The role will be based at South Sydney Campus (5 sites in Alexandria and Mascot) and will require an engineer with some exposure to data centers in a live, operational environment as well as extensive experience in mission critical roles.

There will be a focus on expert and complex electrical, critical infrastructure (including HV experience) as well as a solid ground in mechanical and controls infrastructure and equipment. An ability to pick up all training in a timely manner and operate at a high level with limited onsite guidance is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance:

• Perform daily checks and site inspections of the building and alarms.

• Coordinate and lead preventative maintenance tasks and vendors, as well as lead repairs and corrective maintenance efforts.

• Lead complex infrastructure maintenance activities, including switching experience and ability to be certified

• Collaborate with team members on major repairs and develop procedures for their execution.

• Coordinate and perform critical switching activities.

• Maintain workplace safety practices and adhere to approved MOPs (Methods of Procedure), as well as creating MOP’s for approval

• Ensure incidents are escalated and handled according to protocols.

• Assist with capacity management and provide support to other teams as needed.

 

Site Administration:

• Manage access control and security measures.

• Ensure the fire protection system is active and take necessary actions.

• Maintain and coordinate site records to meet compliance requirements.

• Attend vendor meetings to discuss services and address any issues.

 

Qualifications, Key skills, and Attributes:

• Electrical / Engineering Degree with exposure/experience in data centers

• Team-first mentality and willingness to learn and develop on the job.

• Embrace the Magic of Equinix and be a true “culture-add” to the business

• Engineering mindset and strong experience troubleshooting complex issues to do with with UPS, STS, LV, HV systems

• Sound knowledge and understanding of generators, chillers, and various mechanical, BMS, and diesel propulsion systems and equipment would be highly beneficial.

• HV switching experience in a live environment

 

Benefits of the Role:

• Permanent position at a static site close to Mascot station, with onsite parking.

• Competitive salary package, including healthcare allowance, annual bonus, and access to financial, wellbeing, and company benefits.

• Opportunities for progression and development within the site and cluster, with a clearly defined career path within the Critical Facilities Engineering teams.

• Supportive management and senior engineering specialists to ensure continual professional development.

• Access to continued learning through our Global Ops Academy.

The role will have a base salary range $90-$100k p/annum. This role not quite what you are looking for? Head over to the Equinix Careers Page for our full list of open positions. Be at the Center of Everything

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