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 highly skilled senior specialist responsible for facility and infrastructure maintenance, with a strong focus on mechanical and electrical 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 critical 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 related to systems.
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 and electrical 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 related to critical facilities systems.
Troubleshoot and maintain auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime.
Carry out infrastructure projects.
Collaboration
Collaborate with team members to resolve facility incidents.
Mentor junior team members on general maintenance activities.
Provide inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment.
Recommend infrastructure improvement projects.
Qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a critical facility environment
Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and mechanical system operations.
Familiarity with BMS systems, fire suppression systems, and life-safety standards.
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 mechanical and electrical systems, and resolving advanced incidents. The engineer will also lead operations related to critical infrastructure and implement energy efficiency measures.
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