Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix•Dallas, TX

1d•$46,400 - $69,600•Onsite

About The Position

Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. 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. About Equinix Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company. We operate a global platform of data centers that enables organizations to connect to the partners, services, and technologies they need to scale with agility. Our operations teams are responsible for maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers the digital world while delivering industry-leading reliability for our customers. Why This Role Matters Data centers are considered critical facilities. The infrastructure we operate supports organizations that depend on continuous uptime, including healthcare, public safety, cloud, and enterprise services. Simply put—we cannot go dark. In this role, you will help operate, maintain, and improve the electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems that keep our facilities running safely and reliably. We are hiring Critical Facilities Engineers across multiple experience levels. Whether you are building your career in critical operations or are an experienced engineer ready to lead complex infrastructure activities, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

Experience working in facilities, industrial operations, manufacturing, military, building engineering, mission-critical environments, or data centers
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, or building systems
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to safely work around critical infrastructure systems
Experience following operational procedures and safety practices
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, and working in equipment spaces with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Data center or mission-critical facility experience
Experience with UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC systems, BMS, or EPMS
Trade school, military technical training, apprenticeship, or engineering-related education
Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or facilities certifications
Experience leading maintenance activities or mentoring technical personnel

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical facility infrastructure
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems
Support operation of systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, fire and life-safety systems, and Building Monitoring Systems (BMS)
Perform site inspections and respond to alarms, incidents, and emergencies
Execute maintenance procedures, work orders, circuit installations, and equipment repairs
Develop and follow maintenance documentation including MOPs, scripts, permits, and site logs
Coordinate and oversee vendor activities to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with Equinix standards
Identify operational risks, single points of failure, and opportunities for infrastructure improvement
Support infrastructure projects, equipment upgrades, and operational excellence initiatives
Collaborate across Operations, Engineering, and Security teams to ensure facility reliability
Participate in a 24x7 operational environment, including shift work, on-call support, weekends, holidays, and emergency response as required