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Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operatingover 250 data centers across the globe.Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Senior/Lead Data Center Critical Facilities EngineerJob SummaryA highly skilled specialist that contributes to the development of new concepts and techniques, consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action. Focus is on sophisticated tasks requiring highly skilled and independent judgement, while supporting the overall team.ResponsibilitiesFacility / Infrastructure MaintenancePerforms preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility systemsPerforms maintenance repairs, corrective maintenance, and complex installationsResolves advanced incidents and develops new procedures and techniques to support the overall teamMonitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarms for complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolveLeads and coordinates critical infrastructure operationsImplements energy efficiency measures and identifies areas of opportunitiesInspects operation and maintenance of plumbing, fire suppression, and life-safety systemsConsistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Makes recommendations for new proceduresDevelops project scope with management for life-cycle maintenance/end of life infrastructure projects and critical replacementsVendor SupportFacilitates selection of vendors for outsourced maintenance activitiesDirects vendors on tasks to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out per standards and requirementsCreates scripts for maintenance and submitsTracks and implements the work approval process for critical service providers (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day workday/shift, final review of the work carried out)Inspects implementation changes/updates to technical files for plants and equipment (in cooperation with vendor and the supervisor's) ensuring builds are up to dateSite Administration & Incident SupportCompletion of complex site logs and data gathering for issuing of permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scriptsIdentifies and escalates process discrepancies to higher managementIdentifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations for new proceduresActs as a support team lead for operating processes and procedures; supports the team on adherenceSupports the on-site staff during critical incidentsResponds to all on-site incidents, including major failures, significant problems and delaysAssists with RCA (Root Cause Analysis)Assists management with maintaining technical documentsWork Orders & Additional ProjectsCompletes work requests and circuit installationsCoordinates more advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtimeMakes changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directedPerforms capacity management reviewsLeads infrastructure project activitiesCollaborationCollaborates with others to resolve highly difficult facility incidents; identifies and understands underlying issuesAct as a support team lead when identifying component level faults and provides recommendations for new proceduresUtilizes resources outside of the department, as necessaryPlans inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipmentMay act as an escalation point for processes relating to maintaining inventoryAdvises other team members on repairs and preventative maintenanceActs as a support team lead on implementing highly skilled, complex projectsQualificationsTypically requires a high school diploma in an Engineering field and 6+ years of equivalent work experience in a critical facilities engineering environmentEquinix 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 .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.