Who are we?
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:
At Equinix our Critical Facilities Engineers operate, manage, maintain and repair HVAC, critical and non-critical Power systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, and all site services, and performs all related vendor support in a mission critical environment.
This fast-paced role supports the overall functioning of the Data Center by focusing on maintaining and improving the facility’s critical infrastructure. This includes all regularly scheduled maintenance and ad hoc repairs/troubleshooting.
The SY9 site is our inaugural Hyper-Scale data center within Australia, and the role will also entail commission and project work onsite in conjunction with cross-functional and construction teams. We have a broad and diverse engineering team at Equinix who work across disciplines but for this position we are particularly interested in candidates with an Electrical background who possess hands-on experience with generators, HV and UPS.
Key responsibilities:
Completes all maintenance protocols, plans, activities on time and accurately, including daily, weekly and monthly site checks
Manage and oversee specialist vendors for all major works, planned repairs and maintenance to mechanical, electrical and special systems
Performs minor changes to mechanical, electrical and special systems if necessary
Ensures that sufficient spare parts are available on site for frequently used parts or parts with long lead times and maintains critical spares register
Monitors for and responds to BMS (Building Monitoring System) alarms in accordance with engineering policies and procedures, escalating to and working with Controls Engineering team where required.
Oversee plumbing and fire suppression systems vendor activities
Coordinates/oversee work with vendors to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements
Commissioning and project work that will vary in scale and scope over time
Edits and tracks the work approval process for service providers (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day, final review of the work carried out)
Recommend changes/updates to technical files for plants and equipment in cooperation with vendor, and the supervisors, ensuring as built are up to date
Creates engineering scripts (switching schedules)
Ensures that all Equinix safety standards are followed, as well quality procedures related to maintenance, including all Incident Management
Reviews processes, procedures, systems. Communicates process deviations and proposed changes to a higher level so that relevant follow-up measures can be carried out
Develops training and supports training of other IBX (International Business Exchange) employees in relevant engineering topics and processes
Provides guidance and mentoring to junior engineers within the team
Qualifications, key skills and attributes required:
Understanding through practical experience of critical facility operations, with a focus on electrical (UPS, HV, STS + generators)
Electrical Trade or Degree Certified
Sound knowledge or understanding of HVAC and Controls
Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive situations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
Be capable of acquiring HV operators’ qualification and NV1 Security Clearance
Collaborative mindset but also with the drive to complete assigned tasks autonomously when required
Benefits of the role:
Monday-Friday role based at a static site
Salary package containing shares, annual bonus, healthcare allowance or BUPA private health care
Career development opportunities and access to Equinix Global Ops Academy including at SY10 in the future
Access to wide range of company wellness, financial and employee benefits
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.
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