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.Job SummaryPerforms 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.ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementAssists in leading and managing projects or other design and engineering initiativesProvides project leadership in ensuring projects or other design and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectationsSystem 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 projectsAbility to apply knowledge of Equinix processes and procedures to resolve non-routine issuesUtilizes 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 othersWorks with the capacity and site engineering teams to identify power and cooling limitations, discuss potential modifications and develop solutions to overcome limitationsTrainingShadows manager in the training and development of new staffAcquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing othersIs SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the groupContract AdministrationExecutes effective contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentationLeadership and Communications (incl Vendor Mgmt)Supports in mentoring junior team members. Supports in directing all internal and external project team membersAssists 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 writingInteractions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organizationMay include executive level communications in standardized templatesPolicy & Procedure Development and AdherenceProvides feedback on policies and proceduresParticipates in review of policy and procedure documentsAssures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities, design summits and Data Center physicalsProblem SolvingConsistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolveMakes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problemsTests suitability of components or action plans for deploymentsTechnical ExpertiseHas an expert level system knowledgeIs a subject matter expert to others in the groupParticipates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering or construction related seminars/conferencesQualificationsProven years in mechanical system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis on datacenter or mission critical project deliveryBachelorsEquinix 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.
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