Senior Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 250 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 2,000+ 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, 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

Data Center Critical Facilities Engineers are skilled specialist that works on assignments requiring considerable judgement. Focus is on tasks using considerable skilled judgement and has deep understanding of standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team. This 24/7 site runs 12-hour shifts alternating 3 and 4 day work weeks. One weekend day per week is scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized installations and preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility components and systems

• Performs specialized site logs and data gathering for issuing permits

• Supervises the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarms

• Makes recommendations for solutions and understands the implications of work

• Performs sophisticated equipment maintenance with problem-solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime

• Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs)

• May recommend infrastructure projects, including energy efficiency measures

• Coordinates and advises vendors to ensure maintenance activities are carried out per standards and requirements

• Assists with the creation and submission of scripts for maintenance

• Tracks and implements the work approval process for service providers for critical maintenance

• Responsibilities in facility and infrastructure maintenance include performing checks, repairs, installations, and preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to facility components

• Supervise and resolve Building Monitoring System (BMS) alarm issues

• Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems

• Supports the work approval process for vendors/service providers on maintenance work by ensuring vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures. Cooperate with vendors in modifying technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date

• Site administration and incident support responsibilities include performing site logs for permits

• Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and make recommendations

• Respond to all on-site incidents, including failures, problems, and delays

• Display a substantial understanding of operating procedures to support on-site administration

• Completes routine work requests and maintains office equipment; supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem-solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime

• Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems

• Carries out infrastructure projects

• Collaborates with others to resolve moderately sophisticated facility incidents

• Optimally collaborates within the department; mentors team members on general maintenance activities

• Notifies team members of inventory needs to maintain efficient stock levels of critical parts and equipment

• Recommend infrastructure projects, process improvements, and energy-saving tactics 

Qualifications  

• 4+ years of commercial MEP (mechanical/HVAC/electrician) experience  

• High School Diploma

• A natural curiosity and strong troubleshooting skills  

• Experience working in a critical facility. Data center experience preferred

• Able to perform crucial job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation

• You are available to work days/nights/weekends/holidays if needed and required

• Can lift heavy equipment/items up to 50 pounds

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $78,000 to $124,000 per year
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
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