Efficiency Specialist, Critical Facilities - Equinix
San Jose, CA
About the Job
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.
Efficiency Specialist, Critical Facilities
Job Summary
The 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.
The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $128,000 to $211,000 per year
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
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