Equinix

Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer (Contols/Electrical)

Australia · On-site · Full time

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EmployerEquinix
LocationAustralia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted22 Sep 2026

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:

As part of the Facility team, the Facility Engineer is responsible for supervising and performing facilities engineering work, including (but not limited to), alarm response, fault finding, maintenance, repairs, and modification of equipment relating to controls, electrical, mechanical, fire and security systems.

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The role is based at Shenton Park, working Monday-Friday daytime hours with the team evenly sharing the on-call roster. For the balance of the current team, we are interested in speaking with applicants who have service and maintenance work experience with a focus on controls and electrical systems.

Key responsibilities:

Coordinate and direct vendors on skilled tasks, ensuring that maintenance activities are carried out according to standards and requirements
Assist with the creation and submission of scripts for maintenance and track the work approval process for service providers
Update technical files for plants and equipment in cooperation with vendors
Perform site administration and incident support
Perform site logs and data gathering for permits
Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs)
Respond to on-site incidents
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Support on-site staff during incidents
Ensure that processes and procedures are followed and adhered to
Work with others to resolve difficult facility incidents and collaborate within the department
Mentor team members on skilled maintenance activities
Inform stakeholders of inventory needs
Perform specialized maintenance across disciplines
Complete work orders and projects
Collaborate within a cross functional team

Qualifications, key skills and experience:

Certificate III/IV in Electrical – Instrumentation or equivalent
Cert IV Electrotechnology (A-grade electrician)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Electrical, Controls
Experience At least 2 Years’ workplace experience
HV Switching desirable
Knowledge of critical infrastructure equipment such as UPS, ATS, STS, Generators, CRAH, Chillers, BMS, PLC etc.
Past data center or facility engineering experience desirable
Basic to intermediate computer skills/ Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel / CAD
Excellent written and spoken interpersonal communication skills, proficient in English

Benefits of the role:

Progression and development opportunities within the site and cluster, with a clearly defined career path within the Critical Facilities Engineering teams
Supportive management and senior engineering specialists to ensure continual professional development
Salary package including healthcare allowance, annual bonus as well as access to financial, wellbeing and company benefits and consulting + 5 weeks annual leave
Access to continued learning through our Global Ops Academy

Equinix 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.

Equinix 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.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.


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