Data Center Critical Facilities Specialist

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 Specialist

Job Summary:

The Critical Facilities Engineer supports the wider team by performing repairs and leading all aspects of site maintenance at our static site. The successful applicant will be tasked with coordinating the maintenance and up keeping of all Data center infrastructure according to Equinix global standards.

Ideally, we will be looking for someone with a strong electrical background, with data center, mission critical and/or controls experience highly desirable. All engineers are encouraged to work across disciplines where possible so candidates with a broad working background who becomes comfortable with customers, vendors and colleagues will suit the role well. As part of the Facility Specialist team, the Facility Engineer is responsible for supervising and performing facilities engineering work, including (but not limited to), alarm response, fault finding, maintenance, repairs, and modification of equipment relating to controls, electrical, mechanical systems and equipment.

Collaboration with colleagues, strong communication skills (particularly when speaking with onsite customers) and a dedication to consistently achieving personal and team Equinix goals will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provides the team with expert technical support and advice

• Acts as SME and provides training to junior team members where needed

• Reporting

• Reviews specialist contractual reports and activities

• Assess Consistency to Policy

• Ensures all repairs performed onsite are completed according to the manufacturer's guidelines and standard methodologies

• Problem Solving - root cause analysis and in the repair of failed components

• Teamwork

• Liaises with regional construction or design teams on design changes

• Design

• Validates design criteria for new principal power installations (e.g. single power source)

• Safety Systems Management

• Ensure 100% compliance

• Alarm Response and Incident Management

• Acknowledge alarm and source root cause, compile and draft incident report for review by Management, develop and train procedure, review and submit Incident Management Report for approval

• Site Security Personnel

• Ensure a secure environment is maintained, contracts are in place, and SLA reviewed and invoiced

• Data Center Security Policy and Procedure

• Ensure 100% compliance

• Teamwork

• Participate and contribute to an effective and productive team, consistently demonstrating personal behaviors that uphold Equinix values

Qualifications

• Ability to attain and maintain NV1 security clearance

• Trade background or formal qualifications Degree/TAFE in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

• Strong facility management experience, data center a plus

• Excellent written and spoken interpersonal communication skills, proficient in English language

Benefits of the role

• Salary package including annual bonus, company shares and healthcare allowance!

• Unlimited development and progression opportunities across Equinix in the Facilities or wider teams

• A range of internal employee financial and wellbeing benefits

• Monday-Friday daytime hours on a static site!

We are looking to interview immediately for the position based in West Melbourne, and will also be looking at candidates for an upcoming role at Derrimut.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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.