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 continuous 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.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 projects· Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix processes and procedures to resolve non-routine issues· Utilizes 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 others· Works 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 Supports in mentoring junior team membersSupports 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 organizationPolicy & Procedure Development and AdherenceProvides feedback on policies and procedures· Participates in review of policy and procedure documents· Assures 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/conferencesQualificationsDegree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or relevant discipline with 5+ experience within HVAC system from data centre/ critical environment industryCommunication and co-operation skills, open and sharingSelf-contained and proactive - Solution and delivery orientedTeam working skills with the ability to work in an international environmentA drive for developing your expertiseDelivering results and meeting customer expectationsStrong written and verbal communication skills and great command of the English languageEquinix 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.