SkillBridge Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center - our Heroes Cohort Q3

Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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 providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

We are accepting applications for our very own Skill Bridge Cohort Class of Q1' 2026 supporting the Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer. The training will be on the cutting-edge of technology in a digital infrastructure environment supporting an initiative designed to link our nation's warfighters to the best employment opportunities available. Ideal start dates will be late February through March.

Do you have a background in IT, Networking, Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? Or desire to learn a new skill or trade? This could be your next career move!

In this DoD Skillbridge Program with Equinix, you will:

• Learn how your military experience translates into a rewarding civilian career
• Explore a career or industry you might want to pursue upon separation from active duty
• Earn real-world industry qualifications and certifications
• Build experience and competency in your trade/profession with our team
• Expand your professional network of contacts
• Gain familiarity with corporate culture

Job Summary

Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centers. Simply put
- We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure. Do you have a background in Electrical/Electrician, HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? This could be your next career move.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms
• Performs preventative maintenance on-site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or leads vendors
• Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance
• Extensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
• Completion of site logs and data gathering issuing for basic permits, such as MOPs and scripts
• Respond to all on-site incidents and acts as the need arises
• Completes routine work requests and circuit installations
• Provide assistance during critical maintenance activities
• Optimally collaborate within the department and provide recommendations to peers for general maintenance activities
• Carry out basic infrastructure projects
• 24/7 Operation
  - Your flexibility to work any assigned shift, off-schedule, fill in for workmate, respond to emergencies, etc.

Qualifications

• Technical associates degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion
• Education level:
  Working on bachelor's degree or relevant experience with 1-4 years in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e., UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems
• Coursework in HVAC design or heat transfer and thermodynamics
• Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies
• Knowledge of IT hardware and other data center operations functions
• Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, to sustain focus on long tasks.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills…