Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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. Data Center Critical Facilities SpecialistJob SummarySkilled specialist that works on assignments requiring considerable judgement. Focus is on tasks using considerable skilled judgement and has deep understanding of standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.ResponsibilitiesFacility / Infrastructure Maintenance· Performs specialized preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility components and/or systemsPerforms moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations and on-site inspections to critical facility systemsMonitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarms for specialized issues requiring considerable judgement and implications to resolve; follows guidelines on standard procedures and makes recommendations for solutioningOperates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and life-safety systemsImplements energy efficiency measuresAssists team members on coordinating critical infrastructuresWorks on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutionsVendor SupportCoordinates and directs vendors on skilled tasks to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out per standards and requirementsAssists with the creation and submission of scripts for maintenanceTracks and implements the work approval process for service providers for critical maintenance (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day workday/shift, final review of the work carried out)In cooperation with the vendors, changes/updates technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-dateSite Administration & Incident SupportPerforms specialized site logs and data gathering for issuing of permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scriptsIdentifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations for solutionsResponds to all on-site incidents, including failures, significant problems and delaysPerforms Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and make recommendations for solutionsSupports the on-site staff during incidentsDemonstrates and supports processes and procedures are followed and adhered toWork Orders & Additional ProjectsCompletes skilled work requests and circuit installationsPerforms advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtimeMakes moderate changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directed.Carries out more complex infrastructure projectsSupports life cycle maintenance/end of life. infrastructure projects and critical replacementsMay recommend infrastructure projectsCollaborationCollaborates with others to resolve difficult facility incidentsEffectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on skilled maintenance activitiesInforms stakeholders of inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment, may support in coordinating processes for maintaining inventoryActs as a mentor to others in resolving incidentsQualificationsTypical Degree & Years of ExperienceTypically requires a high school diploma and proven years of equivalent work experienceEquinix 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.