SkillBridge, Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - Trainee

Equinix • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Equinix is seeking military service members within or nearing their 180-day window for separation from active duty, or military spouses, for its DoD SkillBridge Fellowship Program, supporting Data Center Operations and Critical Facilities. This program offers cutting-edge technology training in a digital infrastructure environment, designed to connect service members to employment opportunities. The fellowship is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC, and skilled Mechanical trades, providing a pathway to a rewarding civilian career. Participants will learn how their military experience translates to the industry, explore potential career paths, earn industry qualifications and certifications, build experience, expand their professional network, and gain familiarity with corporate culture.

Requirements

• Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15.
• Required Technical associate's degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion.
• Working on a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience w/1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure, i.e., UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, life safety systems.
• Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies.
• Knowledge of IT hardware and other data center operations functions.
• Good time management habits, ability to multitask, and to sustain focus on long tasks.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, and 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.
• Skillbridge Internship positions are open to active duty and/or transitioning military members.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components.
• Perform site inspections and monitor the building and Data Center alarms.
• Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations, and on-site inspections to facility systems.
• Supports energy efficiency measures.
• Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves moderately difficult alarm issues that require judgement in resolving while following standard operating procedures.
• Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
• Operates critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff.
• Prioritize and manage service requests to meet deadlines.
• Maintain detailed records and audit reports.
• Rack and stack equipment in data centers.
• Perform fiber terminations using a fusion splicer.
• Set up telecom cabinets, fiber trays, and cage wiring.
• Troubleshoot fiber and copper circuits.
• Support standard cross-connect work orders.
• Performs moderately difficult site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts.
• Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations.
• Responds to all moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays.
• Completes routine work requests and circuit installations.
• Troubleshoots and maintains office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem-solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime.
• Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems, as directed.
• Carries out infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents.
• Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on general maintenance activities.
• Provides stakeholders with inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment.
• May recommend infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• Compensation or pay for this role is made through the service member's current enlistment contract based on pay guidelines set by the Department of Defense (DoD).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree