Critical Facilities Engineer

About the Role

Equinix is offering a SkillBridge program for active-duty military personnel transitioning out of the military or military spouses, focused on Data Center Critical Facilities Engineering. This program provides hands-on experience within Equinix's IBX data centers, supporting customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery. The training aims to help participants explore a technology career, earn industry qualifications, build competency, expand their professional network, and gain familiarity with corporate culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and supervise building and Data Center alarms.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on on-site infrastructure, such as primary infrastructure.
• Lead vendors for maintenance activities.
• Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance.
• Complete site logs and data gathering.
• Issue basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts.
• Respond to on-site incidents as needed.
• 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.
• Maintain flexibility for 24/7 operations, including any assigned shift, off-schedule work, filling in for colleagues, and responding to emergencies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Electrical/Electrician background or coursework.
• HVAC background or coursework.
• Skilled Mechanical trades background or desire to learn a new skill/trade.
• Comprehensive 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.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, and creativity.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels.

Qualifications

• Active-duty military member or Military Spouse approved for SkillBridge or MSCAP participation.
• Good time management habits.
• Ability to multi-task and sustain focus on long tasks.
• This program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active-duty U.S. military personnel transitioning out of the military to the civilian workforce.
• Compensation or pay for this role is made through the service member's current enlistment contract based on pay guidelines set by the Department of Defense (DoD).