Equinix · 19 hours ago
Critical Facilities Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, focused on enabling innovations that enrich our work and life. The Critical Facilities Engineer is responsible for operating, managing, and maintaining various critical systems including HVAC, power, plumbing, and fire control, while ensuring the facility environment is safe and efficient.
Cloud Data ServicesData CenterInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Performs specialized preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility components and/or systems
Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations and on-site inspections to critical facility systems
Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarms for specialized issues requiring considerable judgement and implications to resolve; follows guidelines on standard procedures and makes recommendations for solutioning
Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and life-safety systems
Implements energy efficiency measures
Assists team members on coordinating critical infrastructures
Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions
Coordinates and directs vendors on skilled tasks to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out per standards and requirements
Assists with the creation and submission of scripts for maintenance
Tracks and implements the work approval process for service providers for critical maintenance (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day workday/shift, final review of the work carried out)
In cooperation with the vendors, changes/updates technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date
Performs specialized site logs and data gathering for issuing of permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts
Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations for solutions
Responds to all on-site incidents, including failures, significant problems and delays
Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and make recommendations for solutions
Supports the on-site staff during incidents
Demonstrates and supports processes and procedures are followed and adhered to
Completes skilled work requests and circuit installations
Performs advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime
Makes moderate changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directed
Carries out more complex infrastructure projects
Supports life cycle maintenance/end of life. infrastructure projects and critical replacements
May recommend infrastructure projects
Collaborates with others to resolve difficult facility incidents
Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on skilled maintenance activities
Informs stakeholders of inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment, may support in coordinating processes for maintaining inventory
Acts as a mentor to others in resolving incidents
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, certification, or coursework is a plus
3+ years of experience in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance or a related field
3+ 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)
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
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.
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $499.92M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $374.96M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-25
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