Critical Data Canter Facility Engineer IV

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. 

Job Summary

Is a skilled specialist that works on assignments requiring considerable judgment. Focus is on tasks using specialized knowledge and journeyman-level expertise in electrical and mechanical systems. Has a deep understanding of standard operating procedures for critical facility maintenance and electrical safety. Supports the overall team.

Responsibilities

Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance

• Performs specialized preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility electrical components and/or systems, including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), backup generators, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), and other critical power infrastructure.
• Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations, and on-site inspections of critical facility electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and Power Monitoring System (PMS), resolves alarms, and assesses implications on system performance, following guidelines on standard procedures and making recommendations for solutions.
• Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, life-safety, and electrical distribution systems, including medium and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Implements energy efficiency measures, ensuring compliance with electrical safety and regulatory codes.
• Assists team members with coordinating critical infrastructure changes, shutdowns, or upgrades to electrical systems.
• Works on assignments requiring journeyman-level electrical knowledge, with a focus on recognizing implications of work on electrical safety and power redundancy.

Vendor Support

• Coordinates and directs vendors on skilled electrical tasks, ensuring maintenance activities align with safety standards, electrical codes, and operational requirements.
• Assists with the creation and submission of maintenance scripts, particularly those involving electrical equipment shutdowns or testing.
• Tracks and implements work approval processes for service providers for critical electrical maintenance, including pre-task briefing, in-progress work control, and post-task review.
• In collaboration with vendors, updates technical files, diagrams, and schematics for electrical plants and equipment to ensure accuracy.

Site Administration & Incident Support

• Performs specialized data gathering and site logs for issuing permits (e.g., Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs)) with a focus on electrical work permits.
• Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) in electrical systems and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Responds to all on-site incidents, including failures, significant electrical issues, and delays affecting power continuity.
• Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on electrical incidents and provides recommendations for solutions.
• Supports on-site staff during electrical and power-related incidents.
• Ensures electrical processes and procedures are followed for safety and compliance.

Work Orders & Additional Projects

• Completes skilled work requests, circuit installations, and complex electrical tasks following OSHA and NFPA 70E safety standards.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and other critical power equipment.
• Makes moderate changes and upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and other specialized systems, with a focus on compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations.
• Supports life cycle maintenance/end-of-life electrical projects and critical replacements.
• May recommend infrastructure projects focused on electrical system improvements or upgrades.

Collaboration

• Collaborates with others to resolve complex electrical facility incidents, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Mentors team members in skilled electrical maintenance activities, emphasizing safety, best practices, and code compliance.
• Informs stakeholders of inventory needs, specifically for critical electrical parts and equipment, and may help coordinate stock processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in facilities engineering, electrical maintenance, or a similar role within a data center or critical infrastructure environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman-level electrical license preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace), and relevant electrical safety practices.
• Experience with electrical systems such as UPS, PDU, generators, ATS, and BMS/PMS systems in a data center environment.