DoD Military Skillbridge Data Center Facility Engineer (HVAC, Mechanical, Electrician, Security Systems)

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.

Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick-start the next chapter in your professional life.

We are accepting applications for our very own DoD SkillBridge Internship Program, which is a cutting-edge initiative designed to link our nation’s warfighters to the best employment opportunities available as soon as possible in their transition process.

In this DoD Skillbridge Internship Equinix is currently seeking a (Military Transitioning Service Member)

Do you have a background in Electrical/Electrician, HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades?

This could be your next career move.

Responsibilities

• You will perform site inspections and monitor the building and IBX alarms
• Performs preventative maintenance on site infrastructure (e.g., maintenance of primary infrastructures), or leads vendors
• You undertake repairs and corrective maintenance
• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e., UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
• Completion of site logs and data gathering issuing for basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts
• You respond to all on-site incidents and acts as required
• Completes routine work requests and circuit installations
• You aid during critical maintenance activities
• You can effectively collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities
• You carry out basic infrastructure projects
• You can lift up to 50 lbs. and are agile in manual dexterity (climb, stoop, et.) to rack and stack equipment, as an example, with or without accommodation.
• 24/7 Operation - Your flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for workmate, respond to emergencies, etc.

Qualifications

• Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15. Required
• Official TAD/ TDY Orders to Equinix for the period of the internship. Required
• Technical Associates Degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion
• Education level: Working on bachelor’s degree or relevant experience with 1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics
• Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies
• Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, to sustain focus on long tasks.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments.
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels

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, and/or a qualified individual with disability.

At Equinix, we’re tasked with leading in the communities we serve — and doing our part to help keep our communities and our teams safe. Our #IamSafeIBelongIMatter culture transcends and informs all we do. In alignment with our culture, as well as our ranking as a U.S. federal contractor, as of December 8, 2021, Equinix will be mandating all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are unable to get a vaccine due to a medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, Equinix will consider exemption requests as an accommodation.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.