Who are we?

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

The role will suit a trade or degree qualified individual from a mechanical, electrical or controls background looking to move into a full-time, permanent role at our established SY3 site at Alexandria.

Industry experience is not essential, however some previous graduate, intern or other employment in a similar environment will be highly regarded and potentially equip you to adjust to the role and requirements quickly - particularly hands-on service work.

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, we are looking for someone wanting to build their career in the industry.

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 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, skills and attributes

• Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Degree or Trade Certificate
• Some previous "hands-on" experience, although this does not need to have been in a data center
• Engineering and maintenance mindset and ability to work at times under pressure in a mission critical environment
• Desire to work within a team or autonomously as required, retain key information and develop their expertise onsite

Benefits of the role:

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

Equinix 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 form.

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.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.