About the position
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. This is not the official job application; this posting is specifically for Equinix Pathways Military Program. Please note that this program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active-duty US military personnel transitioning out of the military to civilian workforce. Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating 200+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents. Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse fellow wanting to engage a technology career? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick-start the next chapter in your professional life. We are accepting applications for our very own DoD SkillBridge Fellowship Program supporting the Data Center Operations, Critical Facilities. The training will be on the cutting-edge of technology in a digital infrastructure environment supporting an initiative designed to link our nation's warfighters to the best employment opportunities available. Do you have a background in Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? This could be your next career move!
Responsibilities
- Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components.
- Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations, and on-site inspections to facility systems.
- Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves moderately difficult alarm issues.
- 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.
- Responds to all moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays.
- Completes routine work requests and circuit installations.
- Collaborates with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents.
Requirements
- Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15.
- Technical associates degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion.
- Working on bachelor's degree or relevant experience with 1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e., UPS, generator, 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 multi-task, to sustain focus on long tasks.
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments.
Nice-to-haves
- Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
- Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels.
Benefits
- Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
- Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
