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Data Center Senior Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical)

EquinixEquinix·Data Centers and Interconnection Services

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About the role

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 
 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary
Leads repairs, corrective maintenance, and complex installations. Guides others in resolving incidents, and recommends new procedures to resolve faults.

Responsibilities
Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance

  • Performs site inspections and monitors the building and Data center alarms

  • Performs preventative maintenance on site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or manages vendors

  • Leads repairs and corrective maintenance

  • Advises other team members on repairs and preventative maintenance

  • Leads and coordinates critical infrastructure operations


Site Administration

  • Completion of site logs and issuing of permits, such as MOPs and scripts


Incident Management

  • Instructs on-site staff during incidents


Work Orders

  • Leads others with work requests and circuit installations

  • Performs capacity management


Collaboration

  • Identifies and understands underlying issues probes the facts

  • Can identify component level faults and provide recommendations for new procedures

  • Utilizes resources outside of the department as necessary


Additional Projects

  • Leads infrastructure project activities

  • May recommend infrastructure projects

Qualifications / Requirement

  • 5+ years’ experience in a facilities engineering role in a critical environment like Data Center preferred

  • Experience in Electrical System is preferred

  • A diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.

This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

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Aplyr's read

Equinix is a leading global data center and interconnection services provider, attracting professionals in engineering, operations, and strategy roles.

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What's promising

  • Equinix's global presence offers employees opportunities to work on international projects.
  • Strong growth in data center demand provides job security and advancement potential.
  • Focus on innovation in interconnection positions Equinix as a market leader.

What to watch

  • High-pressure environment due to the critical nature of data center operations.
  • Complexity of global operations may lead to bureaucratic challenges.
  • Rapid industry changes require constant adaptation and learning.

Why Equinix

  • Equinix operates one of the largest interconnected data center platforms worldwide.
  • The company emphasizes sustainability, aiming for 100% renewable energy usage.
  • Equinix's xScale initiative targets hyperscale infrastructure for cloud service providers.

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About Equinix

Equinix is a global interconnection and data center company that provides colocation services and interconnection solutions to businesses worldwide.

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