SkillBridge - Critical Facilities Engineer - Trainee (Cohort Q1' 2027)

Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer Equinix Emerging Talent, Military Program provides service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce. This is part of the DoW SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning service members hands-on experience in Equinix's data center operations. Trainees will support routine and semi-routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX data centers. Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse 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. Please note: This program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active-duty U.S. military personnel transitioning out of the military to the civilian workforce. Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, and public safety centers. Simply put - We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure. Do you have a background in Electrical/Electrician, HVAC, and skilled Mechanical trades? This could be your next career move. Responsibilities: Perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms Perform preventative maintenance on on-site infrastructure (e.g., maintenance of primary infrastructure), or lead vendors Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance Extensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e., UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems Completion of site logs and data gathering, issuing basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts Respond to all on-site incidents and acts as the need arises Complete routine work requests and circuit installations Assist with critical maintenance activities You can optimally collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities Carry out basic infrastructure projects 24/7 Operation - Your flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for a workmate, respond to emergencies, etc. Qualifications: Active-duty military member or Military Spouse approved for SkillBridge or MSCAP participation 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 Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, and sustain focus on long tasks. Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas. Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity. The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and exceptional organizational 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 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.