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Associate Mechanical Engineer

AT Equinix, Inc
Equinix, Inc

Associate Mechanical Engineer

Santiago, Chile / Remote

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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.

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.

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Associate Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary
Performs the planning, system design, system implementation, system maintenance and support. Leads small scale projects and the roll out of engineering initiatives. Assists with the development of engineering design standards, policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, construction management and regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures. Assists in planning and directing day to day operations and strategic direction of delivery of either a construction project or delivery of operations for an Data Center facility.

Responsibilities
Project Management

  • Assists in leading and managing projects or other design and engineering initiatives
  • Provides project leadership in ensuring projects or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectations

System Operation and Work Practices (incl Capacity Planning)

  • Performs complex maintenance and repairs on engineering systems, and develops SOWs for complex engineering system maintenance, replacement, design and construction projects
  • Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix processes and procedures to resolve non-routine issues
  • Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, can explain MSDS, etc.)
  • Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others
  • Works with the capacity and site engineering teams to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications and develop solutions to overcome limitations

Training

  • Shadows manager in the training and development of new staff
  • Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others
  • Is SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the group

Contract Administration

  • Executes effective contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation

Leadership and Communications (incl Vendor Mgmt)

  • Supports in mentoring junior team members. Supports in directing all internal and external project team members
  • Assists in directing as many as external vendors per project or initiatives such general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
  • Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing
  • Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization
  • May include executive level communications in standardized templates

Policy & Procedure Development and Adherence

  • Provides feedback on policies and procedures
  • Participates in review of policy and procedure documents
  • Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and data center physicals

Problem Solving

  • Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve
  • Makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems
  • Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments

Technical Expertise

  • Has an expert level system knowledge
  • Is a subject matter expert to others in the group
  • Participates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering or construction related seminars/conferences

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in mechanical system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis on datacenter or mission critical project delivery
  • Bachelors

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.

Translated version

Resumen del trabajo:
Ayuda con la planificación, el diseño del sistema, la implementación del sistema, el mantenimiento del sistema y el soporte. Interactúa de manera efectiva con otros equipos internos y externos, incluidos los equipos de ingeniería de diseño, gestión de construcción, ingeniería de sitio y operaciones regionales, proveedores de soporte en el sitio y consultores en proyectos, políticas y procedimientos. Ayuda en la planificación de las operaciones diarias y la dirección estratégica de la entrega de un proyecto de construcción o la entrega de operaciones para una instalación data center.

Responsabilidades

Gestión de Proyectos

  • Facilita proyectos u otras iniciativas de diseño e ingeniería

Operación del sistema y prácticas de trabajo (incluida la planificación de la capacidad)

  • Instala, mantiene, soluciona problemas y repara sistemas de ingeniería, utilizando prácticas de trabajo seguras a un nivel experto (por ejemplo, puede aplicar el procedimiento para el bloqueo/etiquetado, puede explicar la MSDS, etc.)
  • Ayuda a identificar limitaciones de potencia y/o refrigeración

Formación

  • Proporciona retroalimentación sobre los programas de capacitación
  • Adquiere conocimientos de formación siguiendo a los demás

Administración de Contratos

  • Facilita, según sea necesario, la ejecución de procedimientos efectivos de administración de contratos, incluida la generación, revisión y seguimiento de contratos, órdenes de cambio, pronósticos de costos y otros documentos y documentación pertinentes.

Liderazgo y Comunicaciones (incl Vendor Mgmt)

  • Facilita la dirección de proveedores externos por proyecto o iniciativa, como contratistas generales, equipos de diseño de A&E, agentes de puesta en marcha, proveedores de equipos, etc.
  • Comunicación interna para incluir departamentos dentro de Equinix
  • Desarrollo de Políticas y Procedimientos y Cumplimiento

Resolución de Problemas

  • Utiliza las observaciones y los datos disponibles para desarrollar métodos para solucionar problemas

Experiencia Técnica

  • Utiliza el conocimiento operativo de los sistemas de ingeniería relevantes y las metodologías de gestión de proyectos

Calificaciones

  • 0+ años de experiencia

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.

Client-provided location(s): Las Condes, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Job ID: Equinix-1919264817
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program