Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix•San Jose, CA

9h•$75,000 - $113,000•Onsite

About The Position

Equinix is hiring a Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure at a data center. The role handles moderately difficult assignments that require sound judgment and a substantial understanding of standard operating procedures. The engineer supports the team, typically works with little instruction on daily tasks, and receives general instructions for newly introduced assignments. Critical infrastructure is operated under the supervision of more senior technical staff. The position performs preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs, installations, inspections, and monitoring of facility systems. It also supports vendors and site administration, responds to incidents, completes work orders and infrastructure projects, and collaborates with the department and stakeholders to maintain reliable operations.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma.
Typically requires 2–4 years of equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance checks, repairs, installations, and inspections on facility components and systems.
Support energy-efficiency measures.
Monitor the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolve moderately difficult alarm issues in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
Operate critical infrastructure under the supervision of more senior technical staff.
Support the work approval process for service providers performing moderately difficult maintenance, including work briefings, tracking work during the day or shift, and final reviews.
Ensure vendor maintenance activities follow Equinix standard operating procedures.
Work with vendors to support updates to technical files for plants and equipment and keep files and builds up to date.
Maintain site logs and permits, including Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs) and scripts.
Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and make recommendations.
Respond to moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems, and delays.
Complete routine work requests and circuit installations.
Troubleshoot and maintain office equipment when necessary; support auxiliary equipment and machines through troubleshooting and repairs to avoid or minimize downtime.
Make minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems as directed.
Carry out infrastructure projects.
Collaborate with others to resolve facility incidents and work effectively within the department.
May mentor team members on general maintenance activities.
Inform stakeholders of inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment.
May recommend infrastructure projects.