Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

Data Center Critical Facilities SpecialistEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of consecutive quarterly growth* . Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  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.*As of Quarter 4 2022Job SummaryIs a skilled 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 MaintenancePerforms 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 directedCarries 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 incidentsQualifications5+ years experiencePreferably engineering degree holder or trades background equivalentEquinix 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.