Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer (Rolling Intake)

About Equinix

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. They enable 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.

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Your role

The role will suit an entry-level or Graduate engineer from a mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic background looking to move into a full-time, permanent role at our Hyper-Scale data centre based at Rosehill.

Experience is not essential, however, some previous graduate, intern, or other employment in a similar industry will be highly regarded and potentially equip you to adjust to the role and requirements quickly. Forming part of a team of 8 engineers at various levels of experience – you will perform your duties working in a 24/7 shift environment, working closely with senior engineers who will train, guide, and mentor all new employees on an ongoing basis.

Supporting the overall team in facilities and infrastructure maintenance, vendor support and coordination, as well as any additional work orders and projects, standard operating procedures the role offers a clear and defined career path within the Critical Facilities Engineering team and limitless internal opportunities across the business.

An engineering excellence mindset, customer focus, and collaborative and dedicated attitude will make you an ideal candidate for the team and they recruiting for a minimum of 2 roles.  

Key Responsibilities

Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs checks on-site to non-critical, facility components
• Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and responds timely to alarms according to standard operating procedures
• Assists more senior staff in higher facility repairs and corrective maintenance measures
• Operates plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems, under the supervision of more senior technical staff
• Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments, and participates in the 24 by-7 Shift Roster in line with Equinix Policy as part of the Critical Facilities Team

Vendor Support

• Coordinates with vendors to ensure maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements
• Supports the work order approval process for service providers on routine maintenance work, for tracking: briefing at the start of work, work during the day workday/shift, and final review of the work carried out
• Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures

Site Administration & Incident Support

• Performs semi-routine site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts
• Uses acquired job skills in following operating procedures to support on-site administration

Work Orders & Additional Projects

• Completes semi-routine work requests and circuit installations
• Follows established procedures with troubleshooting and maintaining office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines

Training & development

Equinix prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of belonging and meaningful careers. In 2022, their efforts reached new heights with 50,620 learning hours across programs. With LinkedIn Learning offering 17,000+ courses in 11 languages, Equinix employees accessed on-demand content, contributing to their professional growth and skill enhancement, with high utilization rates.

Benefits

Employees are offered excellent healthcare and counselling plans, paid vacations, and holidays, along with opportunities for community involvement. They provide country-specific programs to support family needs and ensure resources for personal and familial thriving. Equinix also offers various financial security programs, including flexible stock purchase plans, and remains dedicated to inclusion through regular benefit reviews and updates, ensuring competitive and culturally respectful benefits for all employees globally.

Career progression

Equinix is committed to unlocking employees' potential through talent development, fostering a culture of growth and achievement. With initiatives like LinkedIn Learning and Leadership Coaching, Equinix empowers employees to enhance their skills and prepare for career progression. By investing in talent and providing resources for continuous learning, Equinix supports employees in building fulfilling careers and achieving their professional goals.

Work-life balance

Equinix prioritizes the physical, mental, and emotional health of its employees, recognizing it as essential for business success. By developing a comprehensive global wellbeing strategy, Equinix integrates wellbeing into its ways of working, ensuring inclusive access to resources and support. This commitment extends to expanded parental leave benefits, reflecting Equinix's dedication to supporting employees through significant life transitions while fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Company culture

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. They embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to their core values as a company and is vital to their success.

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About you

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Degree or Trade Certificate
• Ability and willingness to work within a 24/7 roster, and attain and maintain NV1 Security Clearance

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• sustainability.equinix.com/social/caring-for-our-people/
• sustainability.equinix.com/social/developing-our-talent/