Equinix · 11 hours ago
Critical Facilities Engineer Trainee
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
1+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, providing opportunities for military service members and spouses to transition into technology careers through their DoD SkillBridge Fellowship Program. The Critical Facilities Engineer Trainee role focuses on supporting data center operations and infrastructure maintenance, offering hands-on training and experience in a cutting-edge technology environment.
Cloud Data ServicesData CenterInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftware
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15
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
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $498.42M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $375.86M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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