SkillBridge: Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center Ops

Equinix; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is offering a DoD SkillBridge Fellowship in Data Center Operations and Critical Facilities. This program supports transitioning military members by linking their experience to civilian careers in a cutting-edge digital infrastructure environment.

Backgrounds in Electronics, Electrical, or HVAC are welcomed; you’ll gain real-world qualifications, build industry credentials, and collaborate with a diverse team to accelerate your civilian career.

Qualifications

• Requires technical associate degree or military-technical training.
• Bachelor’s degree in progress or equivalent experience acceptable.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, life safety).
• HVAC design/thermodynamics coursework.
• IT hardware knowledge and data center operations familiarity.
• Strong time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork; initiative and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility components and alarms.
• Inspect and repair facility systems, support energy efficiency measures.
• Monitor Building Management System (BMS) and respond to alarms.
• Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
• Assist with site administration and incident response.
• Support installations, fiber terminations, and rack/stack tasks.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders on maintenance projects.

Skills

Electrical

Electronics

HVAC

Data Center Ops

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

Technical associate degree

Bachelor’s degree track or relevant experience

Tools

Fusion splicer

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Equinix is offering a DoD SkillBridge Fellowship in Data Center Operations and Critical Facilities. This program supports transitioning military members by linking their experience to civilian careers in a cutting-edge digital infrastructure environment.

Backgrounds in Electronics, Electrical, or HVAC are welcomed; you’ll gain real-world qualifications, build industry credentials, and collaborate with a diverse team to accelerate your civilian career.