Data Center Critical Facilities Iii

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ Data Centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, working on Critical Facilities infrastructure and customer facing projects 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 providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary:

The role will suit an entry-level or Graduate engineer from a mechanical, electrical or mechatronic background looking to move into a full-time, permanent role at our Hyper-Scale Data Center based at Rosehill.

Experience is not essential, however some previous graduate, intern or other employment in a similar industry will be highly regarded and potentially equip you to adjust to the role and requirements quickly. Forming part of a team of 8 engineers at various levels of experience – you will perform your duties working in a 24/7 shift environment, working closely with senior engineers who will train, guide and mentor all new employees on an ongoing basis.

Supporting the overall team in facilities and infrastructure maintenance, vendor support and coordination, as well as any additional work orders and projects, standard operating procedures the role offers a clear and defined career path within the Critical Facilities Engineering team and limitless internal opportunities across the business.

An engineering excellence mindset, customer focus, collaborative and dedicated attitude will make you an ideal candidate for the team and we recruiting for a minimum of 2 roles.  

Key Responsibilities:
Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs checks on-site to non-critical, facility components
• Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and responds timely to alarms according to standard operating procedures
• Assists more senior staff in higher facility repairs and corrective maintenance measures
• Operates plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems, under the supervision of more senior technical staff
• Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments and participates in the 24 by 7 Shift Roster in line with Equinix Policy as part of the Critical Facilities Team

Vendor Support

• Coordinates with vendors to ensure maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements
• Supports the work order approval process for service providers on routine maintenance work, for tracking: briefing at the start of work, work during the day workday/shift and final review of the work carried out
• Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures

Site Administration & Incident Support

• Performs semi-routine site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts
• Uses acquired job skills in following operating procedures to support on-site administration

Work Orders & Additional Projects

• Completes semi-routine work requests and circuit installations
• Follows established procedures with troubleshooting and maintaining office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Degree or Trade Certificate
• Ability and willingness to work within a 24/7 roster, and attain and maintain NV1 Security Clearance

Benefits of the role:

• 5 weeks annual leave, + Equinix and Wellness days throughout the year
• Full training, support and development from senior engineering staff
• Salary package including health care or health allowance, annual bonus and review
• Limitless career advancement opportunities within our Operations and wider teams at Equinix