Critical Facilities Engineer (night shift)

Company: Equinix, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

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.Critical Facilities Engineer (night shift)Job SummaryPerforms repairs, corrective maintenance, and complex installations. Acts as a mentor to others in resolving incidents. Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centers. Simply put - We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, a Critical Facilities Engineer:Responsibilities

• Maintains datacenter infrastructure systems in a mission-critical, high-risk and high-reliability environment.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs multiple critical and non-critical facility components, including: HVAC (heating, cooling, and ventilation) systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, roofing systems and exterior grounds.
• Has proficient understanding of critical facility components that may be impacted by failures or malfunctions of infrastructure systems.
• Evaluates facility standards and practices to ensure efficient operations for maintaining and monitoring facilities systems.
• Responds to emergency situations and ensures corrective measures are rapid and detailed.
• Participates in the planning and installing of new facility systems.
• Responsibilities in facility and infrastructure maintenance include performing preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components, repairs, maintenance, installations and on-site inspections to facility systems. Support energy efficiency measures. Monitor and resolve Building Monitoring System (BMS) alarm issues. Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
• Supports the work approval process for vendors/service providers on maintenance work, by briefing at the start of work, supervising work during the workday/shift and final review of the work carried out. Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures. Cooperate with vendors in modifying technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date.
• Site administration and incident support responsibilities include performing site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts. Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and make recommendations. Respond to all on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays. Display substantial understanding in following operating procedures to support on-site administration.
• Completes routine work requests and circuit installations, troubleshoots and maintains office equipment (if needed); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime. Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directed. Carries out infrastructure projects.
• Collaborates with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents. Optimally collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on general maintenance activities. Notifies team members of inventory needs in order to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment. May recommend infrastructure projects.Qualifications
  • 2+ years commercial MEP (mechanical/HVAC and/or electrician) experience.
  • High School Diploma.
  • A natural curiosity and strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience working in a critical facility/mission critical environment strongly preferred.
  • You perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • You are available to work 12 hour night shift 5:30pm - 5:30am.
  • You can lift heavy equipment/items up to 50 pounds.The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is:--- San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $69,000 to $107,000 per year.Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: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 .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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