Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical) IV Secaucus,NJ

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Who are we

Equinix is the worlds 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. Youll find belonging purpose and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued youre empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary

Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities supporting hospitals laboratories financial institutions and public safety systemsoperations where uptime is missioncritical and facilities cannot go dark.

In this role you will perform advanced troubleshooting repairs corrective maintenance and routine installations of critical electrical infrastructure. This position is designed for experienced electrical professionals with strong handson expertise in missioncritical environments and a demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead work in highrisk operational settings.

Responsibilities

Electrical & Critical Infrastructure Operations

Serve as the primary technical expert for electrical systems supporting critical facility operations

Evaluate and manage electrical load distribution. Develop and deliver plans to address overloads phase imbalance and high neutral currents

Layout electrical branch circuit distributions to support installations and migrations

Troubleshoot and repair Branch Circuit monitoring

Work with the team to manage customer order tickets

Manage inventory of circuit installation materials to ensure stock allows for timely installation

Manage contractor for all installation work. Ensuring all work is performed within Equinix policies and procedures. This includes developing RFPs submitting POs scheduling issuing required Equinix permits and electrical permits with AHJ

Leadership & Ownership

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians

Oversee and direct vendor activities during maintenance installations and repair work

Act as a key contributor during critical maintenance windows shutdowns and infrastructure upgrades

Review develop and execute operational documentation including MOPs SOPs and scripts

Recommend improvements to electrical reliability efficiency safety and operational standards

Operations & Compliance

Maintain accurate site logs electrical records and compliance documentation

Support electrical permitting audits and inspections as required

Execute circuit installations capacity management and load balancing activities

Participate in infrastructure projects retrofits and expansions with an electrical focus

Availability & OnCall Support

Support a 24/7 critical operations environment including rotating shifts offhours work and emergency response as needed

Provide escalation support during highrisk events or outages



Qualifications

Strong handson experience supporting critical electrical systems in data centers critical facilities or regulated commercial/industrial environments

Experience working within life safety compliance and operational risk frameworks

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics oneline diagrams and technical documentation.

Must have sufficient computer skills to work with Microsoft Office Suites e-mail and learn custom applications.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical job duties (climbing kneeling working in confined spaces) with or without accommodation

3 years of relevant electrical or critical facilities experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Prior experience supporting 24/7 missioncritical operations

Background in union or nonunion electrical work within NY/NJ metropolitan environments

Familiarity with local codes AHJ requirements and site safety practices

Experience leading vendors coordinating maintenance windows or mentoring junior engineers

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:


United States - NY3 New York City : 67400 - 101000 USD / Annual


Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role level and pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.