Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Cooling Systems

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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. 

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Cooling Systems

Job Summary

Become a global subject matter expert in mechanical engineering, focusing on data center operations. Innovate and implement effective operating practices to drive continuous improvement in operating performance. Collaborate with Equinix and external stakeholders to establish robust operating policies, optimize the selection of efficient cooling systems, and ensure Equinix’s operating requirements are met.     

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute global initiatives to maximize reliability, improve cost performance, enhance sustainability, and optimize operating models

• Provide expert guidance and decision-making within the Global Operations Engineering (GOE) team and collaborate with other relevant groups on mechanical systems and controls issues

• Stay abreast of industry trends and collaborate with external data center industry consortiums to identify and implement new best practices for enhancing operating performance

• Develop and oversee training programs for critical facilities engineers and managers, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to manage mechanical systems effectively

• Maintain an accessible library of operating policies, regularly updating them to reflect changing requirements and objectives

• Facilitate global communication and knowledge-sharing among operations teams to drive continual improvement in operating policies and practices

• Ensure that operating and maintenance decisions are informed by data-driven analysis and promptly communicated to all stakeholders

• Represent Equinix by participating in and presenting at industry conferences, boards, and consortiums

Qualifications

• Proven years of professional experience preferred in mechanical engineering design, operations, maintenance, and project planning, focusing on data center or mission-critical systems

• Expertise in energy-efficient cooling systems, industrial control solutions, and standard operating procedures

• Strong data center critical facility engineering knowledge, including hands-on experience in managing or operating a facility

• Technical proficiency in critical power and cooling systems, life safety, and environmental compliance

• Certification in process/program management or equivalent is preferred

• Experience in technical writing, including the development of policies and procedures

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership

• Ability to work autonomously on projects and initiatives, identifying and solving problems effectively

• Availability to participate in meetings across multiple time zones and willingness to travel as needed and be on-call

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