Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix•Englewood, CO

6d•$61,200 - $91,800•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent should expect to be assigned programmatic, compliance, safety, training, operational readiness, and other mission-support responsibilities that serve as a significant and recurring focus of the position. While a foundational understanding of data center engineering principles, critical infrastructure systems, and operational practices is required, the successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional diligence, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This role requires a self-directed professional capable of managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records and documentation, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring assigned programs remain compliant with applicable policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will be expected to take ownership of assigned responsibilities, proactively identify, and resolve issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels. These assignments are performed in conjunction with core engineering duties and are critical to maintaining the reliability, security, resilience, and operational readiness of the data center. Success in this position requires a balance of technical competency, administrative rigor, accountability, and the ability to independently execute programs that support organizational objectives and mission-critical operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Foundational understanding of data center engineering principles, critical infrastructure systems, and operational practices
Exceptional diligence, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Self-directed professional capable of managing multiple priorities
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities
Ability to ensure assigned programs remain compliant with applicable policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities
Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues
Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Balance of technical competency, administrative rigor, and accountability

Responsibilities

Promote workplace safety practices and ensure compliance with OSHA, agency, and facility safety requirements.
Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident reporting activities.
Support emergency preparedness drills and response planning.
Coordinate technical training, certification tracking, and professional development opportunities for engineering and operations personnel.
Assist with onboarding, qualification programs, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
Support employee wellness initiatives, ergonomics programs, and workforce resilience efforts.
Promote a healthy and productive work environment.
Perform independent reviews of maintenance activities, operational procedures, and engineering documentation.
Verify adherence to established standards, policies, and quality control requirements.
Support regulatory audits and inspections.
Maintain records associated with operational, environmental, cybersecurity, and facility compliance requirements.
Coordinate corrective actions and documentation management.
Assist with business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency response planning.
Participate in exercises and readiness assessments to ensure operational resilience.
Support energy management, sustainability initiatives, water conservation efforts, and environmental compliance programs.
Track facility efficiency metrics and support reporting requirements