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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - **Company:** Equinix - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $67,400.0 - $101,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Workday - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030837/data-center-critical-facilities-engineer ## About the Role * High school diploma, GED, trade school certification, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 2+ years of experience in critical facilities, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, semiconductor, manufacturing, data center, or related technical environments. This position supports a , and candidates must be willing and able to work overnight hours in a 24x7 mission-critical environment. May require occasional weekend, holiday, on-call, or emergency response support based on business needs ## Description 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. Has a substantial understanding of the job while working on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgement in resolving issues or making recommendations. Focus is on moderately difficult tasks, using substantial understanding of standard operating procedure. Supports the overall team. Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance * Performs moderately difficult preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site to facility components * Performs moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, installations and on-site inspections to facility systems. Supports energy efficiency measures * Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves moderately difficult alarm issues issues that require judgement in resolving while following standard operating procedures * Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems * Operates critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff * Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments Vendor Support * Supports the work approval process for service providers on moderately difficult 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. * In cooperation with vendors, supports modifications to technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up-to-date. Site Administration & Incident Support * Performs moderately difficult site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOPs) and scripts * Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations * Responds to all moderately difficult on-site incidents, including failures, problems and delays * Uses substantial understanding in following operating procedures to support on-site administration Work Orders & Additional Projects * Completes routine work requests and circuit installations * Troubleshoots and maintains office equipment (if necessary); supports auxiliary equipment and machines with problem solving and repairs to avoid/minimize downtime * Makes minor changes to mechanical, electrical and specialized systems, as directed * Carries out infrastructure projects Collaboration * Collaborates with others to resolve moderately difficult facility incidents * Effectively collaborates within the department; may mentor team members on general maintenance activities * Provides stakeholders of inventory needs in order to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment * May recommend infrastructure projects ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Does The Tech Industry Have The Best Work-life Balance?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/427-does-the-tech-industry-have-the-best-work-life-balance) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)