Data Center Critical Facilities IV - El Segundo, CA

VetJobs; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an on-site Electrical Facilities Technician in El Segundo, CA to operate, monitor, and maintain mission-critical data center infrastructure. The role focuses on electrical systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and power distribution to ensure high uptime.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, conduct fault analysis, and support commissioning activities while adhering to NFPA 70E and safety standards. This position requires readiness for on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical facilities is required.
• Strong knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, and battery systems.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics; NFPA 70E/LOTO versed.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot data center electrical infrastructure.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on medium- and low-voltage systems.
• Respond to incidents, outages, and emergencies in a 24x7 environment.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

UPS & generators

NFPA 70E

BMS/EPMS/DCIM

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

BMS

EPMS

DCIM

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and building monitoring systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical electrical systems, including UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, transformers, generators, ATS/STS equipment, battery systems, and power distribution networks.
• Support electrical equipment commissioning, startup, testing, and operational readiness activities while ensuring compliance with safety and reliability standards.
• Conduct electrical system inspections, power quality assessments, load studies, and root cause analysis of equipment failures to maintain maximum uptime and reliability.
• Monitor critical facility alarms through BMS, EPMS, and DCIM platforms and respond to incidents, outages, and emergency situations.
• Execute switching procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized work planning, and electrical safety protocols in accordance with NFPA 70E and company standards.
• Coordinate and oversee vendors, contractors, and service providers performing maintenance and construction activities within the data center environment.
• Read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, control diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Support capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, and capital projects related to critical power and cooling systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, operating procedures, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide rapid response to critical facility events to ensure continuous operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and customer experience.

Key Electrical Experience Requirements

• Experience operating and maintaining medium‑and‑low-voltage electrical systems in a mission-critical environment.
• Strong knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, breakers, protective relays, battery systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience performing electrical troubleshooting, fault isolation, preventive maintenance, and equipment commissioning.
• Ability to safely perform electrical switching and understand arc flash, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements.
• Familiarity with power monitoring systems, electrical testing equipment, and load management practices.
• Data center, semiconductor, manufacturing, healthcare, utility, or critical facilities experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification, or military training in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, HVAC, Facilities Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical facility infrastructure in a data center, mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, utility, telecommunications, or similar environment.
• Strong electrical maintenance experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, power distribution systems, ATS/STS equipment, circuit breakers, protective relays, and battery systems.
• Experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, control wiring schematics, technical drawings, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash awareness, OSHA regulations, and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical faults, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting equipment commissioning and startup activities.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), SCADA, and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms.
• Basic understanding of HVAC, chilled water, fire/life safety, and mechanical systems supporting critical environments.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, infrared cameras, power quality analyzers, and insulation resistance testers.
• Ability to respond effectively during critical incidents, outages, and emergency situations in a 24x7 operational environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform physical tasks associated with facility maintenance.
• Willingness to participate in shift work, on-call rotations, and after‑hours maintenance activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a data center or colocation environment.
• Journeyman Electrician license, Electrical Technician certification, or equivalent military electrical training.
• Knowledge of medium‑voltage switching operations and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, construction projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
• EPA, HVAC, Electrical Safety, or Critical Facilities certifications.
• Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA), CDCP, CDFOM, or other critical facilities certifications.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance programs, and mission‑critical operations.

Locations

United States - LA3 Los Angeles : 67,400 - 101,000 USD / Annual

City*: El Segundo

State*: California

Job_Category: Operations

Job Code: IT Information Technology

Affiliate Sponsor: Equinix

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000

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