SkillBridge, Critical Facilities Engineer Trainee (Military Transition Program)

Equinix; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix in San Jose, CA is inviting applicants for a DoD SkillBridge Fellowship in Data Center Operations. The program connects transitioning military members with civilian careers in a cutting-edge digital infrastructure environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in facility maintenance, critical systems, and on-site operations while earning real-world industry qualifications and building a professional network within a global data center provider.

Qualifications

• Technical associates degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion.
• Education level: Working on bachelor’s degree or relevant experience with 1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of IT hardware and other data center operations functions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately difficult site maintenance checks on facility components and monitors alarms.
• Performs repairs, maintenance, installations, and inspections to facility systems.
• Operates and maintains critical infrastructures under supervision of senior staff.
• Collaborates with team to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Technical degree or trade school

Bachelor's in progress or relevant experience (1–4 years)

Tools

IT hardware knowledge

Data center operations knowledge

Job description

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.

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.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. 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

Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse fellow wanting to engage a technology career? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick-start the next chapter in your professional life.

We are accepting applications for our very own DoD SkillBridge Fellowship Program supporting the Data Center Operations, Critical Facilities. The training will be on the cutting-edge of technology in a digital infrastructure environment supporting an initiative designed to link our nation’s warfighters to the best employment opportunities available.

Do you have a background in Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? This could be your next career move!

• Learn how your military experience translates into a rewarding civilian career
• Explore a career or industry you might want to pursue upon separation from active duty
• Earn real-world industry qualifications and certifications
• Build experience and competency in your trade/ profession with our team
• Expand your professional network of contacts
• Gain familiarity with corporate culture

Responsibilities

Has a substantial understanding of the job while working on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgement in resolving issues or making recommendations. Focus is on moderately difficult tasks, using substantial understanding of standard operating procedure. Supports the overall team.

Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance

• Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components. You will perform site inspections and monitor the building and Data Center alarms
• Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations, and on-site inspections to facility systems. Supports energy efficiency measures
• Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves moderately difficult alarm issues that require judgement in resolving while following standard operating procedures
• Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems
• Operates critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments

Customer Operations Technician

• Queue Management & Reporting
• Prioritize and manage service requests to meet deadlines
• Maintain detailed records and audit reports
• Installations
• Rack and stack equipment in data centers
• Perform fiber terminations using a fusion splicer
• Set up telecom cabinets, fiber trays, and cage wiring. Troubleshoot fiber and copper circuits
• Support standard cross-connect work orders
• Other troubleshooting procedures

Site Administration & Incident Support

• Performs moderately difficult site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts
• Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations
• Responds to all moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays
• Uses substantial understanding in following operating procedures to support on-site administration

Work Orders & Additional Projects

• Completes routine work requests and circuit installations
• Troubleshoots and maintains office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem-solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime
• Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems, as directed
• Carries out infrastructure projects

Collaboration

• Collaborates with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents
• Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on general maintenance activities
• Provides stakeholders of inventory needs in order to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment
• May recommend infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15. Required
• Technical associates degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion
• Education level: Working on bachelor’s degree or relevant experience with 1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e., UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
• Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics
• Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies
• Knowledge of IT hardware and other data center operations functions
• Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, to sustain focus on long tasks
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
• Skillbridge Internship positions are open to active duty and/or transitioning military members. Compensation or pay for this role is made through the service member's current enlistment contract based on pay guidelines set by the Department of Defense (DoD)

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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