Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer V- HVAC SME- Days - Equinix
Ashburn, VA
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.
Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer V- HVAC SME- Days
Job Summary
Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centers. Simply put - We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure.
Do you have a background in HVAC and consider yourself a Subject Matter Expert? This could be your next career move.
Responsibilities
You will perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms
Performs preventative maintenance on-site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or leads vendors
Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance
Extensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
Completion of site logs and data gathering issuing for basic permits, such as Methods of Procedures and scripts
Respond to all on-site incidents and acts as the need arises
Completes routine work requests and circuit installations
Provide assistance during critical maintenance activities
You are able to effectively collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities
Carry out basic infrastructure projects
24/7 Operation - Your flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for workmate, respond to emergencies, etc.
Qualifications
A natural curiosity and strong troubleshooting skills
Experience working in a critical facility where failure is not an option.
Strong system level mechanical or electrical proficiency
You are capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and are agile in manual dexterity (climb, stoop, et.) with or without an accommodation.
3+ years' experience as an HVAC subject matter expert
High School Diploma
Learn more about Equinix:
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.