Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - Maintenance

NextGenEnergyJobs; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shares

Annual bonus

Healthcare allowance

Onsite gym

EV chargers

Wellness benefits

Career development

Job summary

Equinix is seeking aMaintenance Engineer to perform and coordinate maintenance across data center facilities. You will oversee electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, coordinate with specialist vendors, and ensure critical equipment is ready and compliant.

The role involves on-call support and friendly collaboration with internal teams. Ideal candidates possess hands-on experience in critical facility operations, trade qualifications or engineering degree, and strong troubleshooting skills

Qualifications

• Experience with critical facility operations and electrical infra.
• Hands-on service work and troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Completes maintenance protocols and site checks on schedule.
• Oversees vendors for major works, repairs, and electrical systems.
• Maintains spare parts and critical spares register.
• Responds to BMS alarms per policies and escalates when needed.
• Acts as first responder for incidents during on-call shifts.
• Coordinates with vendors to ensure work meets Equinix requirements.
• Supports commissioning and project work with varying scope.
• Documents work approvals and updates technical files.
• Develops training for other Data Center staff.

Skills

Critical facilities

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Autonomous work

Education

Trade qualification

Engineering degree

Job description

Equinix is seeking aMaintenance Engineer to perform and coordinate maintenance across data center facilities. You will oversee electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, coordinate with specialist vendors, and ensure critical equipment is ready and compliant.

The role involves on-call support and friendly collaboration with internal teams. Ideal candidates possess hands-on experience in critical facility operations, trade qualifications or engineering degree, and strong troubleshooting skills