Data Center Critical Facilities IV - Atlanta, GA

Critical Facilities Engineer

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.

As a Critical Facilities Engineer, you will help maintain and operate the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems that support our data center environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, support infrastructure projects, and work alongside experienced technicians and vendors to ensure facility uptime and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on facilities, maintenance, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or critical environment experience who enjoys problem-solving and working in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Facility Maintenance & Operations
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and infrastructure systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems
• Monitor building systems and respond to alarms and operational issues
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential issues before they impact operations
• Assist with the operation of critical infrastructure under established procedures and guidance
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination
• Support contractors and service providers performing maintenance and repair work
• Participate in work planning, safety briefings, and project reviews
• Ensure vendors follow site safety requirements and operational procedures
• Maintain accurate equipment documentation and technical records
• Incident Response & Site Support
• Respond to facility incidents, equipment failures, and service interruptions
• Assist in identifying and mitigating infrastructure risks and single points of failure
• Complete maintenance documentation, permits, and operational logs
• Follow established procedures to support safe and reliable operations
• Projects & Continuous Improvement
• Complete work orders and support infrastructure installations
• Assist with facility upgrades and improvement projects
• Recommend opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance
• Support inventory management of critical spare parts and equipment
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Partner with facility team members to resolve technical issues
• Collaborate across departments to support operational goals
• Share knowledge and support team development
• Contribute to a culture focused on safety, reliability, and customer service