Mission-Critical Data Center Engineer

Equinix, Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, is seeking Critical Facilities Engineers to operate and maintain electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems in data centers. You will lead maintenance activities, manage alarms, and coordinate with vendors to ensure high reliability and safety.

Roles span multiple engineering levels with opportunities for growth. The position involves shift work, on-call duties, and a focus on operational excellence within critical facilities environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or building systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as climbing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical facility infrastructure.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support operation of UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, fire and life-safety systems, and BMS.
• Conduct site inspections and respond to alarms, incidents, and emergencies.
• Execute maintenance procedures, work orders, and equipment repairs.
• Develop and follow maintenance documentation including MOPs, scripts, permits, and site logs.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor activities to ensure safe work per Equinix standards.
• Identify operational risks and opportunities for infrastructure improvement.
• Support infrastructure projects and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure facility reliability.
• Participate in a 24x7 operational environment including shift work and on-call.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Shift work

Education

Trade school / military technical training

Engineering-related education

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

Switchgear

Chillers / CRAH-CRAC

BMS / EPMS

Job description

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, is seeking Critical Facilities Engineers to operate and maintain electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems in data centers. You will lead maintenance activities, manage alarms, and coordinate with vendors to ensure high reliability and safety.

Roles span multiple engineering levels with opportunities for growth. The position involves shift work, on-call duties, and a focus on operational excellence within critical facilities environments.