SkillBridge - Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center - Cohort Q1' 2027

Equinix•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Equinix Emerging Talent, Military Program provides service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce. This is part of the DoW SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning service members hands-on experience in Equinix’s data center operations. Trainees will support routine and semi-routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX data centers. Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. 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. We are accepting applications for our very own SkillBridge Cohort Class of Q1' 2027 supporting the Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer. The training will be on the cutting edge of technology in a digital infrastructure environment supporting an initiative designed to link our nation’s warfighters to the best employment opportunities available. Ideal start dates will be late February through March. Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, and public safety centers. Simply put - We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure.

Requirements

Active-duty military member or Military Spouse approved for SkillBridge or MSCAP participation
Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure, i.e., UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics
Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies
Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, and sustain focus on long tasks.
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and exceptional organizational 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

Nice To Haves

Background in IT, Networking, Electronics, electrician work, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades
Desire to learn a new skill or trade

Responsibilities

Perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms
Perform preventative maintenance on on-site infrastructure (e.g., maintenance of primary infrastructure), or lead vendors
Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance
Completion of site logs and data gathering, issuing basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts
Respond to all on-site incidents and acts as the need arises
Complete routine work requests and circuit installations
Assist with critical maintenance activities
Optimally collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities
Carry out basic infrastructure projects
24/7 Operation - Flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for a workmate, respond to emergencies, etc.