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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ 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 20 years of continuous growth.

Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, working on critical facilities infrastructure and customer facing projects 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

SY9 is Equinix Australia’s first HyperScale data center and as the current team move towards our customer arriving onsite from June, we are looking to recruit a Critical Facilities Specialist with extensive mechanical/HVAC operational and technical knowledge.

The successful applicant will have complete knowledge and full understanding of principles and practices across relevant mechanical systems. (Chillers, pumps, CRAC, cooling towers etc.) Overseeing and undertaking ongoing site maintenance, they will assess unusual circumstances and use sophisticated analytical and problem solving techniques to identify root cause.

Whilst a strong mechanical background is required, the Critical Facilities teams operate in unison and across disciplines, so a sound electrical understanding is desirable also. Those at Specialist level are encouraged to resolve and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggest variations in approach.

The position is for the fully qualified, expert professional who will be the Mechanical lead onsite at SY9. Our team will consist of engineers from Graduates through to seniors and the ideal candidate will be someone who can share their knowledge and expertise with the team and help to develop your colleagues around you.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Support - Responsible for technical niche repairs on mission-critical data center systems requiring sophisticated analytical problem solving techniques to identify cause
• Reporting - Reviews specialized contractual reports and activities
• Site Maintenance - Oversees the site maintenance and upkeep of Data center infrastructures according to Equinix global standards
• Assess Adherence to Policy - Ensures all repairs performed on all Data center infrastructure are according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and standard methodologies
• Complexity & Problem Solving - Aids in root cause analysis and in repair of specialized failed critical components. Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues. Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action. Your work will be conducted independently and is reviewed at critical points only
• Collaboration & Interaction - Liaises with design stakeholders on design changes. Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion. Adapts style to different audiences. and often advises others on difficult matters. Supports, Mentoring and development of Critical Facilities Engineers
• Design - Validates design criteria for new principal mechanical installations (e.g. Air Handling Unit upgrade)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience in a Mission Critical role
• Bachelor’s degree or Trade Certification in Mechanical or related field

Benefits of the role:

• Permanent role working Monday-Friday at a static site within the inaugural Australian HyperScale Data Center for Equinix
• Salary package including company shares, healthcare allowance, annual bonus as well as access to financial, wellbeing and company benefits and consulting
• Take ownership in your role as the Senior Mechanical Engineer at SY9
• Progression and development opportunities within the site and cluster