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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 Specialists operate, manage, maintain, and repair critical and non-critical power systems, HVAC, BMS, plumbing, fire control & suppression, and all site services. Our critical facilities specialists also perform all related vendor support in a mission critical environment.\nThis fast-paced rolesupports the overall functioning of the data center by focusing on maintaining and improving the facility’s critical infrastructure. This includes all regularly scheduled maintenance and ad hoc repairs/troubleshooting. We have multiple roles, with a HVAC/Mechanical specialist needed for Port Melbourne and an Electrical specialist at Derrimut.\nThis role will be suitable for an individual with positive attitude who is willing to go beyond a job description and a written process to contribute to the success of our data center operations. As the critical facilities specialist will work in a highly collaborative environment, a team-first mindset will be crucial in navigating through the workdays.\nKey responsibilities:\nCompletes all maintenance protocols, plans, activities on time and accurately, including daily, weekly, and monthly site checks. \nMay manage and oversee specialist vendors for all major works, planned repairs and maintenance, electrical, and special systems\nEnsures that sufficient spare parts are available on site for frequently used parts or parts with long lead times and maintains critical spares register. \nMonitors for and responds to BMS (Building Monitoring System) alarms in accordance with engineering policies and procedures, escalating to and working with Controls Engineering team where required. \nParticipate 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.\nOversee plumbing, security and fire suppression systems vendor activities. \nCoordinates/oversee work with vendors to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements.\nCommissioning and project work that will vary in scale and scope over time. \nEdits and tracks the work approval process for service providers (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day, final review of the work carried out).\nRecommend changes/updates to technical files for plants and equipment in cooperation with vendor, and the supervisors, ensuring as built are up to date. \nCreates engineering scripts (switching schedules) and undertake safe switching practice. \nEnsures that all Equinix safety standards are followed, as well quality procedures related to maintenance, including all Incident Management.\nReviews processes, procedures, systems. Communicates process deviations and proposed changes to a higher level so that relevant follow-up measures can be carried out.\nDevelops training and supports training of other IBX (International Business Exchange) employees in relevant engineering topics and processes.\nProvides guidance and mentoring to other team members while being mentored on any areas of improvement.\nQualifications, key skills, and attributes required:\nUnderstanding through practical experience of critical facility operations and equipment\nTrade qualification or Degree Certified \nSound knowledge or understanding of Controls would be a bonus \nProficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems. \nExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive situations. \nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. \nProven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively. \nCapability to execute tasks through effort and collaboration without formal written process.\nCollaborative mindset but also with the drive to complete assigned tasks autonomously when required. \nBenefits of the role:\nMonday-Friday role based at a static site with flexible work arrangements\nSalary package containing shares, annual bonus, healthcare allowance\nOnsite gym, EV chargers and access to wide range of company wellness, financial and employee benefits\nCareer development opportunities and access to Equinix Global Ops Academy\nEquinix 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.\nEquinix 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.\nWe use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. 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