Job Description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

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.

At Equinix, our Critical Facilities Engineersoperate, manage,maintain, and repair critical and non-critical power systems, HVAC, BMS, plumbing, fire control & suppression, and all site services. Our critical facilities team alsoperformall related vendor support in a mission critical environment.  

Ourteamswork acrossallengineering disciplines(Electrical/Mechanical/Controls)and for this position we are looking to add to our onsite Controlsexpertise with 2 roles available For the more junior position applicants should have a solid grounding in Controls (1-2 + years), be able to support the Controls Engineering team, but foremost must work as a Critical Facilities Engineer within the South Sydney Campus. We are also seeking an experienced Controls engineer at the same site.

You will work with a team of senior engineers and SME’s, partnered closely with a Controls Engineer as you develop your operational knowledge in relations our critical infrastructure – as you take on greater responsibility and autonomy in relation to BMS, SCADA, lighting and other controls systems and infrastructure.

Broad experience with BMS programming, configuration and commissioning will be highlyadvantageous, and ideally recent service work will enable you to build yoursiteexpertisequickly and develop into the role. South Sydney Campusoperates5 sites across Alexandria and Mascot, so a desire to work across sites whenrequiredwill be highlyadvantageous

We are open to candidates atearly and mid-career stages of employment,from aDegreeor Trade background and with an enthusiasm for learning, a technical mindset, commitment to site safety and ability to learn quickly andretainkey information at all times

This role will be based at SY5 withonsitegym, pool table,parkingand other facilities offered to our staff.

Key responsibilities: 

• Completes all maintenance protocols, plans, activities on time and accurately, including daily, weekly, and monthly site checks. 

• Work closely with ourcontrolsvendors to investigate and fix ongoingcontrolsissues. 

• Plan and implement logic changes to improve site PUE

• Monitor site BMS, SCADA and control systems and carry out routine maintenance on these systems

• Investigate / fault find alarms and issues with site BMS, SCADA and control systems and escalate issues asrequired

• Manage and work with specialist vendors whomaintain service site BMS, SCADA and control systems

• Assistcolleagues and internal teams with control-related issues, investigations and works on site (eg.equipment repairs and replacements, new installs, project work,etc) 

• Collaborate with the Controls Engineering to ensure any related strategies and architecture are implemented at site level

• Take a lead role on site-based Controls related activity including project work, commissioning, BMS work, rollouts

• Operating and specifically programming and configuration of Controls systems at times of a complex nature

• Manage and oversee specialist vendors for all major works, planned repairs and maintenancetomechanical, electrical, and special systems. 

• Performs minor changes to mechanical, electrical, and special systems if necessary.   

• Participate in an on-call roster to act as the first responder for sites’ incidents, managing, resolving, and/or escalating critical issues outside of regular working hours.

• Oversee plumbing and fire suppression systems for vendor activities. 

• Coordinates/oversees work with vendors to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements.

• Creates engineering scripts (switching schedules) and undertakes safe switching practice. 

• Ensures that all Equinix safety standards are followed, as well as quality procedures related to maintenance, including all Incident Management.

• Reviews processes, procedures, and systems. Communicates process deviations and proposed changes to a higher level so that relevant follow-up measures can be carried out.

Qualifications, keyskillsand attributes:

• Engineering Degree or Electrical/Mechanical Trade Certified

• Understanding of varied Controls systems in a mission critical environment

• Willingness and ability to adapt tonew environmentand critical infrastructure

• Positive, collaborative mindset but with the ability to work autonomously whenrequiredand take ownership of delegated tasks

• Proficiencyin troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, that will become more complex over time

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive situations. 

• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams. 

Benefits of the role:

• Onsite gym, parking including use of EV chargers and close to transport links workingpredominantly froma static site (our 5 data centers are all closelylocated)

• Annual bonus and health allowance as part of salary package

• Join a high-performing and supportive team within South Sydney Campus

• Access to Global Ops Academy and Buddy up with senior Controls Engineer to help with professional development

• Enjoy normality of Monday-Friday role with flexible working arrangements on offer week after the completion of probation and all training and onboarding

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 this 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.