Data Center Critical Facilities IV

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

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and building monitoring systems.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical electrical systems, including UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, transformers, generators, ATS/STS equipment, battery systems, and power distribution networks.

• Support electrical equipment commissioning, startup, testing, and operational readiness activities while ensuring compliance with safety and reliability standards.

• Conduct electrical system inspections, power quality assessments, load studies, and root cause analysis of equipment failures to maintain maximum uptime and reliability.

• Monitor critical facility alarms through BMS, EPMS, and DCIM platforms and respond to incidents, outages, and emergency situations.

• Execute switching procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized work planning, and electrical safety protocols in accordance with NFPA 70E and company standards.

• Coordinate and oversee vendors, contractors, and service providers performing maintenance and construction activities within the data center environment.

• Read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, control diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Support capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, and capital projects related to critical power and cooling systems.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, operating procedures, incident reports, and compliance documentation.

• Participate in on-call rotations and provide rapid response to critical facility events to ensure continuous operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and customer experience.

Key Electrical Experience Requirements

• Experience operating and maintaining medium- and low-voltage electrical systems in a mission-critical environment.

• Strong knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, breakers, protective relays, battery systems, and power distribution equipment.

• Experience performing electrical troubleshooting, fault isolation, preventive maintenance, and equipment commissioning.

• Ability to safely perform electrical switching and understand arc flash, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements.

• Familiarity with power monitoring systems, electrical testing equipment, and load management practices.

• Data center, semiconductor, manufacturing, healthcare, utility, or critical facilities experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification, or military training in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, HVAC, Facilities Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical facility infrastructure in a data center, mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, utility, telecommunications, or similar environment.

• Strong electrical maintenance experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, power distribution systems, ATS/STS equipment, circuit breakers, protective relays, and battery systems.

• Experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, control wiring schematics, technical drawings, and construction documents.

• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash awareness, OSHA regulations, and NFPA 70E requirements.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical faults, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting equipment commissioning and startup activities.

• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), SCADA, and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms.

• Basic understanding of HVAC, chilled water, fire/life safety, and mechanical systems supporting critical environments.

• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, infrared cameras, power quality analyzers, and insulation resistance testers.

• Ability to respond effectively during critical incidents, outages, and emergency situations in a 24x7 operational environment.

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform physical tasks associated with facility maintenance.

• Willingness to participate in shift work, on-call rotations, and after-hours maintenance activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a data center or colocation environment.

• Journeyman Electrician license, Electrical Technician certification, or equivalent military electrical training.

• Knowledge of medium-voltage switching operations and electrical distribution systems.

• Experience supporting commissioning, construction projects, and infrastructure upgrades.

• EPA, HVAC, Electrical Safety, or Critical Facilities certifications.

• Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA), CDCP, CDFOM, or other critical facilities certifications.

• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance programs, and mission-critical operations.

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

United States - LA3 Los Angeles : 67,400 - 101,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.