Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - Ashburn, VA

Job Description

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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

The Critical Facilities Engineer operates, manages, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems, critical and non-critical Power systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, roofing system, exterior grounds and performs all related vendor support. This role assists with repairs, installations, inspections, and monitoring of building systems-including plumbing, fire suppression, safety systems, and the Building Monitoring System (BMS)-while following established operating procedures. Working with limited daily supervision and guidance on new tasks, the technician partners with senior team members and service providers to support vendor work, maintain accurate site documentation, respond to on-site incidents, complete work orders, and assist with infrastructure projects. Through collaboration, problem-solving, and attention to detail, this role helps maintain a safe, efficient, and well-functioning facility environment.

Responsibilities

Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance

Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components

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 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

Vendor Support

Supports the work approval process for service providers on moderately difficult maintenance work, for tracking: briefing at the start of work, work during the day workday/shift and final review of the work carried out. Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures

In cooperation with vendors, supports modifications to technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date

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 project

Shift: 12 hour night shift - 5:30PM - 5:30AM


Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, certification, or coursework is a plus

2+ years of experience in HVAC

2+ years experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related technical environment

Basic working knowledge of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, or safety systems

Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks using standard operating procedures

Familiarity with work orders, site documentation, logs, or maintenance protocols (training provided as needed)

Comfortable working with vendors and following established processes to support on-site maintenance activities

Ability to work independently on routine tasks while collaborating effectively with team members

Willingness to learn, take guidance from senior technicians, and support infrastructure projects as assigned

Basic computer skills and ability to learn systems such as Building Monitoring Systems (BMS)

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - DC16 Washington DC : 67,400 - 101,000 USD / Annual