Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job SummaryAt Equinix our Critical Facilities Engineers operate, manage, maintain and repair critical and non-critical Power systems, HVAC, plumbing, fire control and suppression, and all site services, and perform related vendor support in a mission critical environment. South Sydney Campus consists of 5 data centers within proximity of each other across Mascot and Alexandria, and we are looking to add more electrical capability to the campus, although our engineers work collaboratively across all engineering disciplines.The position will be for an Electrical Trade or Degree qualified candidate with exposure to electrical systems ideally in maintenance and service work and will require working across separate sites to ensure adequate coverage. This role will suit someone who is quick to adapt to new environments, learns our critical infrastructure across multiple sites, support senior engineers and develop into more senior roles and complex tasks over time.Electrical biased candidates with a strong foundation and understanding of mission critical environments, as well as some understanding of mechanical and controls systems will be highly regarded. We will be looking to interview immediately for the role with a planned start flexible for the successful candidate in either December or January.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 more senior team members on coordinating complex 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 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 incidents· Demonstrates and supports processes and procedures are followed and adhered toWork Orders & Additional ProjectsCompletes skilled work requests and circuit installationsPerforms 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 basic infrastructure projectsSupports life cycle maintenance/end of life. infrastructure projects and critical replacementsMay recommend infrastructure projects over timeCollaborationCollaborates 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 inventoryQualificationsElectrical Trade or Degree Certified with exposure and experience with electrical systems and infrastructure aligned with a data center Basic knowledge or understanding of HVAC and Controls Ability to develop expertise in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systemsExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive situationsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsProven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectivelyCollaborative mindset but also with the drive to complete assigned tasks autonomously when required Benefits of the role: Monday-Friday role based at a static site with evenly split on-call roster and flexible working conditionsSalary package containing company shares, annual bonus, healthcare allowanceCareer development opportunities and access to Equinix Global Ops Academy, whilst working in a collaborative and flat structured environmentAccess to wide range of company wellness, financial and employee benefitsEquinix 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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