Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer III

Equinix.wd1.equest

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Sydney Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 29, 2025 Last posted July 29, 2025
Job description
Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer III

The role will suit an entry-level or Graduate engineer from a mechanical, electrical or mechatronic background looking to move into a full-time, permanent role at our Hyper-Scale data center based at Rosehill.

Experience is not essential, however some previous graduate, intern or other employment in a similar industry will be highly regarded and potentially equip you to adjust to the role and requirements quickly. Joining out inaugural Hyperscale shift team of engineers at various levels of experience – you will perform your duties working in a 24/7 shift environment, working closely with senior engineers who will train, guide and mentor all new employees on an ongoing basis.

Supporting the overall team in facilities and infrastructure maintenance, vendor support and coordination, as well as any additional work orders and projects, standard operating procedures the role offers a clear and defined career path within the Critical Facilities Engineering team and limitless internal opportunities across the business.

An engineering excellence mindset, customer focus, collaborative and dedicated attitude will make you an ideal candidate for this role.

Key Responsibilities:
Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance

  • Performs preventative maintenance and repairs checks on-site to non-critical, facility components
  • Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and responds timely to alarms according to standard operating procedures
  • Assists more senior staff in higher facility repairs and corrective maintenance measures
  • Operates plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems, under the supervision of more senior technical staff
  • Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments and participates in the 24 by 7 Shift Roster in line with Equinix Policy as part of the Critical Facilities Team

Vendor Support

  • Coordinates with vendors to ensure maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's requirements
  • Supports the work order approval process for service providers on routine maintenance work, for tracking: briefing at the start of work, work during the day workday/shift and final review of the work carried out
  • Ensures vendor maintenance activities are carried out as per Equinix's standard operating procedures

Site Administration & Incident Support

  • Performs semi-routine site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts
  • Uses acquired job skills in following operating procedures to support on-site administration

Work Orders & Additional Projects

  • Completes semi-routine work requests and circuit installations
  • Follows established procedures with troubleshooting and maintaining office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machinery

Qualifications, key skills and attributes:

  • Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Degree or Trade Certificate
  • Ability and willingness to work within a 24/7 roster, and attain and maintain NV1 Security Clearance
  • Positive attitude, engineering mindset and willingness to learn on the job in a team environment

Benefits of the role:

  • 5 weeks annual leave, + Equinix leave days throughout the year
  • Full training, support and development from senior engineering staff
  • Salary package including health care or health allowance, annual bonus and annual review
  • Limitless career advancement opportunities within our operations and wider teams at Equinix
About this role

Summary

Support facilities maintenance and vendor coordination in a 24/7 shift environment.

Job title

Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer III

Experience level

entry level

Industry

data center

Location requirements

Located in Sydney; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical degreeelectrical degreemechatronic degreetrade certificateNV1 security clearance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanicalelectricalmechatronicfacilitiesinfrastructure
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sydney NSW, Australia

On-site City