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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.
Job Summary
The Critical Facilities Engineer operates, manages, maintains and repairs HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems, critical and non-critical Power systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, roofing system, exterior grounds 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 .
Responsibilities
Completes all maintenance protocols, plans, etc. on time and accurately, including daily, weekly and monthly site checks
Performs all planned repairs to mechanical, electrical and special systems
Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical and special systems if necessary •
Troubleshoot and maintain office equipment if necessary, supporting auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and minor repairs to minimize downtime •
Addresses, reports, resolves and investigates all major failures, significant problems, and delays
Ensures that sufficient spare parts are available on site for frequently used parts or parts with long lead times and Understanding of relevant codes, compliance regulations, and applicable safe work requirements
Familiar with common documents as it applies to design, documents, schemes, data sheets, and technical information Relevant experience may include:
Building (Facility) Maintenance with experience working in large commercial properties such as a high rise building or a convention center
Maintains critical spares register
Monitors for and responds to BMS (Building Monitoring System) alarms in accordance with engineering policies and procedures
Maintains plumbing and fire suppression systems
Coordinates with vendors to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements
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
Maintains plumbing and fire suppression systems
Vendor Management
Coordinates with vendors to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements
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.
Process and Policy Administration
Creates engineering scripts (switching schedules)
Ensures that all Equinix safety standards are followed
Ensures that quality procedures related to maintenance are followed
Ensures correct Incident Management processes are followed
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 Data Center (International Business Exchange) employees in relevant engineering topics and processes
Qualifications
Essential Duties/Physical specifications include:
Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without Reasonable accommodation
Ability to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required
Familiar with all common applications needed to perform daily tasks, including CMMS, CRMs, productivity software, and draft drawing softwares
Skilled at working in alignment with all relevant safety measures
Skilled at communicating with and managing vendors
Able to communicate effectively with others, including oral and written instructions and reporting
Excellent problem solving and team work skills
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.
