Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix•Valley, AL

1d•$73,400 - $110,200

About The Position

The Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer supports the operation and maintenance of critical data center infrastructure. The role performs moderately difficult maintenance, repairs, inspections, alarm resolution, and site administration, applying established procedures and judgment to resolve issues and make recommendations. The engineer operates critical infrastructure under the supervision of more senior technical staff and supports the broader team. The position also coordinates with service providers, responds to site incidents, completes work requests and circuit installations, and contributes to infrastructure projects and energy-efficiency measures.

Requirements

High school diploma.
2–4 years of equivalent work experience.
Substantial understanding of standard operating procedures and the ability to use judgment to resolve moderately difficult issues or make recommendations.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance checks on facility components.
Repair, maintain, install, and inspect facility systems, and support energy-efficiency measures.
Monitor the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolve alarm issues according to standard operating procedures.
Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
Operate critical infrastructure under the supervision of more senior technical staff.
Support vendor work approvals and track maintenance work through start-of-work briefings, daily work, and final reviews; ensure vendors follow Equinix standard operating procedures.
Work with vendors to keep technical files for plants and equipment 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 on-site incidents, including failures, problems, and delays.
Complete routine work requests and circuit installations.
Troubleshoot and maintain office equipment as needed, and repair auxiliary equipment and machines 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 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.