Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer

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February 20, 2026
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Job Description

Company: Equinix
Experience: 4–7 Years
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
Work Mode: Rotational Shifts (Onsite)

About the Company

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, enabling organizations to access global connectivity and scale innovation faster. Joining our operations team means working at the heart of critical infrastructure that powers the digital world while contributing meaningful impact to customers and communities.

Job Summary

The Critical Facilities Engineer is responsible for electrical or mechanical maintenance of data center infrastructure, site administration, and incident support. The role requires strong technical understanding of mission-critical systems and the ability to resolve complex operational issues while maintaining uptime and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facility & Infrastructure Maintenance

  • Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of critical facility components.
  • Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and respond to alarms per SOPs.
  • Assist senior engineers with complex repairs and corrective maintenance.
  • Operate plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems under supervision.

2. Vendor Coordination

  • Coordinate with service providers to ensure maintenance activities meet company standards.
  • Support work order approvals and track vendor maintenance activities.
  • Ensure compliance with operational procedures and safety standards.

3. Site Administration & Incident Support

  • Maintain site logs and documentation such as Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs).
  • Support administrative procedures and on-site incident handling.

4. Work Orders & Projects

  • Complete routine work requests and circuit installations.
  • Assist with troubleshooting auxiliary equipment and office systems when required.
  • Support senior engineers during incidents and project execution.

5. Collaboration

  • Work with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure issues.
  • Assist in infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Monitor spare inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs.

Required Qualifications

  • 4–7 years of experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Willingness to work in rotational shifts.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and handle operational responsibilities.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in electrical distribution, HVAC, UPS, generators, or cooling systems.
  • Familiarity with BMS, fire systems, and safety compliance.
  • Relevant technical certifications are an advantage.

Why Join?

  • Work with world-class digital infrastructure.
  • Opportunity to grow in mission-critical engineering roles.
  • Inclusive culture with strong career development support.