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Facilities Engineer: Equinix, Inc

About Equinix

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) operates International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers offering businesses a place to reliably run their operations and securely exchange critical information in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Every day, without compromise, the people who control the world's most valued information assets place their trust in us, leveraging our insight, expertise and world-class service to protect and connect what matters to them most--their information.

Why Equinix

The world's most important companies rely on Equinix's International Business Exchange data centers for the protection and connection of their most valuable information assets. With over 1,000 employees worldwide, Equinix is the recognized global leader in data center services and continues to project strong growth in 2009. When you make Equinix your employer of choice, you are choosing to work with the best and the brightest data center professionals in the industry.

This is a "hands-on" position encompassing:

• Oversee electrical and mechanical contractor work and operations.
  
• Perform power distribution, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC start up operations.
  
• Assist with start up tests.
  
• Establish and employ Power plant and Mechanical plant Rounds, Readings, and Log Functions.
  
• Perform maintenance on air handling units and chilled water distribution systems.
  
• Document and report all problems.
  
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience with the following: Static Switch Gear Operation / High voltage transfer / Russell Electric equipment / Carrier Screw and centrifugal chillers / UPS Systems / Diesel Generator operation - 750-3000 kW / DC Power distribution / Pre-action Fire systems.
  
• Working knowledge of Windows 98 / Outlook / Word / Excel and a BMS system such as Automated Logic Controls or Metasys.
  
• Ability to read and analyze Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing blue print.
  
• Ability to perform all of the standard high-rise building / data center engineering tasks.
  
• Ability to lift 60-75 lbs.
  
• Working knowledge of computer controlled HVAC & Power systems - Automated Logic Controls.
  
• BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  
• All around mechanic and a heavy Electrical and Mechanical background.
  
• Experience w/ Data Center operations working with generators, UPS systems, PDUs, chillers, air handlers, and fire alarm systems is a plus.
  
• Allen Bradley PLC experience highly desired.
  
• Must have excellent customer service skills, and be willing to have a flexible schedule.
  
• Must be able to successfully complete company background check as well as U.S. Government and/or other specific background screenings as required per assignment.

**Equinix is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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