Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical/Controls)

Job Description

Our Critical Facilities Engineering team is responsible for supervising and performing facilities engineering work, including alarm response, fault finding, maintenance, repairs, and modification of equipment relating to controls, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment.

The role will be based at SY1, close to transportation links, with free onsite parking. You will be joining a collaborative team that works across disciplines, with a focus on electrical and controls systems. Experience in data centers, industrial settings, or similar mission-critical environments would be beneficial to understand the specific electrical requirements of our operations.

This position will be for the developing engineer and we welcome candidates of various levels of experience and expertise and from outside of the industry - as long as they possess a willingness to learn all technical aspects of the role and build rapport with vendors, customers, and colleagues through a team-first mentality.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance:

• Perform daily checks and site inspections of the building and alarms.

• Coordinate and lead preventative maintenance tasks and vendors, as well as lead repairs and corrective maintenance efforts.

• Collaborate with team members on major repairs and develop procedures for their execution.

• Coordinate and perform critical switching activities.

• Maintain workplace safety practices and adhere to approved MOPs (Methods of Procedure).

• Ensure incidents are escalated and handled according to protocols.

• Assist with capacity management and provide support to other teams as needed.

Site Administration:

• Manage access control and security measures.

• Ensure the fire protection system is active and take necessary actions.

• Maintain and coordinate site records to meet compliance requirements.

• Attend vendor meetings to discuss services and address any issues.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

• Electrical Trade Qualifications (or Degree Qualified).

• Team-first mentality and willingness to learn and develop on the job.

• Engineering mindset and experience with BMS, UPS, STS, LV, HV systems.

• Keen interest in developing their technical ability with particular focus on electrical/mechanical controls

• Industrial, data center, or mission-critical experience is ideal but not mandatory

Benefits of the Role:

• Permanent position at a static site close to Mascot station, with onsite parking and gym.

• Competitive salary package, including healthcare allowance, annual bonus, and access to financial, wellbeing, and company benefits.

• Opportunities for progression and development within the site and cluster, with a clearly defined career path within the Critical Facilities Engineering teams.

• Supportive management and senior engineering specialists to ensure continual professional development.

• Access to continued learning through our Global Ops Academy.

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.

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.