About this role
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Who are we? Equinix is the world’s 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. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and building monitoring systems. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical electrical systems, including UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, transformers, generators, ATS/STS equipment, battery systems, and power distribution networks. Support electrical equipment commissioning, startup, testing, and operational readiness activities while ensuring compliance with safety and reliability standards. Conduct electrical system inspections, power quality assessments, load studies, and root cause analysis of equipment failures to maintain maximum uptime and reliability. Monitor critical facility alarms through BMS, EPMS, and DCIM platforms and respond to incidents, outages, and emergency situations. Execute switching procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized work planning, and electrical safety protocols in accordance with NFPA 70E and company standards. Coordinate and oversee vendors, contractors, and service providers performing maintenance and construction activities within the data center environment. Read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, control diagrams, and technical documentation. Support capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, and capital projects related to critical power and cooling systems. Maintain accurate maintenance records, operating procedures, incident reports, and compliance documentation. Participate in on-call rotations and provide rapid response to critical facility events to ensure continuous operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and customer experience. Key Electrical Experience Requirements Experience operating and maintaining medium- and low-voltage electrical systems in a mission-critical environment. Strong knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, breakers, protective relays, battery systems, and power distribution equipment. Experience performing electrical troubleshooting, fault isolation, preventive maintenance, and equipment commissioning. Ability to safely perform electrical switching and understand arc flash, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements. Familiarity with power monitoring systems, electrical testing equipment, and load management practices. Data center, semiconductor, manufacturing, healthcare, utility, or critical facilities experience preferred.