Critical Facilities Engineer - Cohort Hiring Q1' 2026 - San Jose, CA

Job description

Critical Facilities Engineer - Cohort Hiring Q1' 2026 - San Jose, CA

Job Description

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

Equinix Emerging Talent, Military Program providing service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce. This is part of the DoD SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning service members hands-on experience in Equinix’s data center operations.

Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse fellow wanting to engage a technology career? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick-start the next chapter in your professional life.

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.

Responsibilities

Perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms

Performs preventative maintenance on-site infrastructure

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

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

Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction and NAVADMIN 222/15.

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 required for our constantly evolving environments.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments.

Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels

Equinix is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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Worksite address

san jose, CA, 95199, US

Who can apply

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