Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Building Maintenance
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
The Critical Facilities Engineer operates, manages, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems, critical and non-critical Power systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, roofing system, exterior grounds and performs all related vendor support. This role assists with repairs, installations, inspections, and monitoring of building systems-including plumbing, fire suppression, safety systems, and the Building Monitoring System (BMS)-while following established operating procedures. Working with limited daily supervision and guidance on new tasks, the technician partners with senior team members and service providers to support vendor work, maintain accurate site documentation, respond to onsite incidents, complete work orders, and assist with infrastructure projects.
Through collaboration, problem solving, and attention to detail, this role helps maintain a safe, efficient, and well functioning facility environment.
Responsibilities
Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance
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. Supports energy efficiency measures
Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves moderately difficult alarm issues-issues that require judgement in resolving while following standard operating procedures
Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems
Operates critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff
Normally receives little instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments
Vendor Support
Supports the work approval process for service providers on moderately difficult maintenance work for tracking: briefing at the start of work, work during the day/workday/shift, and final review of the work carried out. Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures
In cooperation with vendors, supports modifications to technical files for plants and equipment, ensuring files and builds are up-to-date
Site Administration & Incident Support
Performs moderately difficult site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs) and scripts
Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations
Responds to all moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems, and delays
Uses substantial understanding in following operating procedures to support on-site administration
Work Orders & Additional Projects
Completes routine work requests and circuit installations
Troubleshoots and maintains office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime
Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems, as directed
Carries out infrastructure projects
Collaboration
Collaborates with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents
Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on general maintenance activities
Provides stakeholders of inventory needs in order to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment
May recommend infrastructure projects
Work Shift:
6 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday for the first six months to a year, afterwards available to work any shift to include nights and/or weekends.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, certification, or…
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