Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

About the role

The Critical Facilities Engineer operates, manages, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems, critical and non-critical Power systems, plumbing, fire control and suppression, roofing system, exterior grounds and performs all related vendor support. This role assists with repairs, installations, inspections, and monitoring of building systems—including plumbing, fire suppression, safety systems, and the Building Monitoring System (BMS)—while following established operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance
• Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components
• Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations and on-site inspections to facility systems
• Supports energy efficiency measures
• Maintains and monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS)
• Resolves moderately difficult alarm issues requiring 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
• Vendor Support
• Supports the work approval process for service providers on moderately difficult maintenance work
• Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures
• Supports modifications to technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date
• Site Administration & Incident Support
• 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
• Supports on-site administration
• Work Orders & Additional Projects
• 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
• Carrries out infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, certification, or coursework is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in HVAC
• 2+ 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
• 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)

Pay

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is United States - AT4 Atlanta : 61,200 - 91,800 USD / Annual. 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.