Critical Facilities Mechanical Efficiency 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. Critical Facilities Mechanical Efficiency SpecialistJob SummaryThe Critical Facilities Mechanical Efficiency Specialist reviews data center facilities operations and makes recommendations for energy efficiency.  This position will have responsibility for all data center locations in the West (Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Seattle, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles metros), some travel may be required (10% or less), home office will be in Silicon Valley.     Responsibilities Physically walk the data centers Review facility sequence of operation, analyze system performance, and recommend changes Compile energy efficiency data, review trends to assess effectiveness of actions that have been taken and make recommendations for future actions  Develop and maintain 5 year plan including relevant SOWs  Maintain ISO 50001 energy certifications Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action  Collaborates across multi-functional and cross geographical teams   Qualifications 5+ years experience demonstrating expert-level understanding of HVAC equipment operation in a mission critical environment  Hands on maintenance and/or operation of chilled water plants experience preferred Prior experience as a critical facilities engineer strongly preferred  Working knowledge of control systems 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.