Electrical & Controls Specialist — Data Center Ops

Equinix, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shares

Annual bonus

Healthcare allowance

Onsite gym

EV chargers

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a Critical Facilities Specialist with strong electrical and mechanical systems experience to maintain, troubleshoot and improve data center infrastructure in Sydney.

The role focuses on critical facilities operations, coordinating with vendors and engineering teams to ensure reliability and safety. You will participate in maintenance plans, respond to alarms, manage spare parts, and contribute to commissioning projects while upholding Equinix safety standards and

Qualifications

• Understanding through practical experience of critical facility operations across mechanical and controls systems, with extensive electrical experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Completes all maintenance protocols, plans, and activities on time and accurately (daily/weekly/monthly site checks).
• May manage and oversee specialist vendors for major electrical works and infrastructure.
• Performs minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and special systems when necessary.
• Ensures spare parts sufficiency and maintains critical spares register.
• Monitors BMS alarms and escalates to Controls Engineering when required.
• Participates in an on-call roster as first responder for incidents after hours.
• Oversees plumbing and fire suppression vendor activities.
• Coordinates work with vendors to meet Equinix requirements.
• Engages in commissioning and project work with varying scale.
• Edits and tracks work approvals for service providers.
• Updates technical files for plants and equipment in cooperation with vendors and supervisors.
• Creates engineering scripts and undertakes safe switching practices.
• Ensures Equinix safety standards and quality procedures in maintenance and incident management.
• Reviews processes and communicates deviations for corrective actions.
• Develops training for IBX staff in relevant engineering topics.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical & controls

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

NV1 Security Clearance readiness

Autonomous work

Education

Trade qualification or Degree Certified

Job description

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a Critical Facilities Specialist with strong electrical and mechanical systems experience to maintain, troubleshoot and improve data center infrastructure in Sydney.

The role focuses on critical facilities operations, coordinating with vendors and engineering teams to ensure reliability and safety. You will participate in maintenance plans, respond to alarms, manage spare parts, and contribute to commissioning projects while upholding Equinix safety standards and