Critical Facilities Engineer
Equinix
About the Role
Equinix is seeking Military Active Duty Personnel or Military Spouses for the SkillBridge - Critical Facilities Engineer - Trainee program. This program offers transitioning service members hands-on experience in Equinix’s data center operations through the DoW SkillBridge Program. Trainees will support routine and semi-routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX data centers. This opportunity is for individuals within or nearing their 180-day window for separation from active duty, or military spouses seeking to engage in a technology career.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform site inspections and supervise building and Data Center alarms.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on on-site infrastructure (e.g., maintenance of primary infrastructure), or lead vendors.
- Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance.
- Complete site logs and data gathering, issuing basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts.
- Respond to all on-site incidents and acts as the need arises.
- Complete routine work requests and circuit installations.
- Assist with critical maintenance activities.
- Collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities.
- Carry out basic infrastructure projects.
- Work 24/7 Operation - requiring flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for a workmate, respond to emergencies, etc.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Background in Electrician, HVAC technician, or skilled mechanic is desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of critical infrastructure including UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems.
- Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics.
- Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies.
- Good time management habits.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to sustain focus on long tasks.
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
Qualifications
- Active-duty military member or Military Spouse approved for SkillBridge or MSCAP participation.
- Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, and creativity.
- Ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to balance assigned work.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels.