About this 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.
A skilled specialist responsible for facility and infrastructure maintenance, with a strong focus on electrical and control systems, site administration, and incident support. This role requires independent judgment and technical expertise while contributing to the development of new concepts and techniques for standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities
Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance
Ensure the functioning, upkeep, and preventive maintenance of mechanical systems in accordance with required specifications.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical facility systems.
Resolve advanced incidents and develop new procedures and techniques to support overall team efficiency.
Respond to BMS alarms and resolve complex assignments requiring independent action and initiative.
Lead and coordinate critical infrastructure operations.
Implement energy efficiency measures and identify opportunities for improvement.
Inspect operation and maintenance of fire suppression and life-safety systems.
Develop project scope with management for life-cycle maintenance, end-of-life infrastructure projects, and critical replacements.
Vendor Support
Oversee vendor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with Equinix’s standard operating procedures.
Support updates to technical documentation for mechanical systems and equipment.
Site Administration & Incident Support
Prepare and review site logs and permits such as Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs).
Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and recommend solutions.
Respond to on-site incidents, including failures, problems, and delays.
Follow operating procedures to support on-site administration.
Work Orders & Additional Projects
Complete routine work requests.
Troubleshoot and maintain auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime.
Carry out infrastructure projects and minor changes to facilities systems as directed.
Collaboration
Collaborate with team members to resolve facility incidents.
Provide inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment.
Qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
0-4 years of hands-on experience in maintaining low voltage and controls systems in a critical facility environment
Ability to work independently and lead projects in a high-availability environment.
Willingness to work a shift schedule
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Other facts
About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
What you'll do
- The role involves maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure, focusing on electrical and control systems, and responding to incidents. The engineer will also lead operations, implement energy efficiency measures, and oversee vendor activities.
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