Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer – Reliability & Upgrades

Equinix; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating critical data center infrastructure across the globe. We are seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer in Atlanta to maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support infrastructure projects with a focus on reliability and safety.

You will work with experienced technicians and vendors, participate in on-call or shift work as needed, and contribute to

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in facilities maintenance, critical environments, data centers, electrical systems, HVAC, mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, or related fields.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues using established procedures.
• Understanding of safety practices and maintenance processes.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Willingness to participate in on-call responsibilities or shift work, as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems.
• Monitor building systems and respond to alarms and operational issues.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
• Assist with the operation of critical infrastructure under established procedures and guidance.
• Support contractors and service providers performing maintenance and repair work.
• Participate in work planning, safety briefings, and project reviews.
• Ensure vendors follow site safety requirements and operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate equipment documentation and technical records.
• Respond to facility incidents, equipment failures, and service interruptions.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating infrastructure risks and single points of failure.
• Complete maintenance documentation, permits, and operational logs.
• Follow established procedures to support safe and reliable operations.
• Complete work orders and support infrastructure installations.
• Assist with facility upgrades and improvement projects.
• Recommend opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Support inventory management of critical spare parts and equipment.
• Partner with facility team members to resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate across departments to support operational goals.
• Share knowledge and support team development.
• Contribute to a culture focused on safety, reliability, and customer service.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Critical environments

Electrical systems

HVAC

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating critical data center infrastructure across the globe. We are seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer in Atlanta to maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support infrastructure projects with a focus on reliability and safety.

You will work with experienced technicians and vendors, participate in on-call or shift work as needed, and contribute to