Senior Mechanical Engineer – AMER Technical Engineering Services

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Job Summary

As a mechanical SME for Americas Operations youll apply deep expertise in HVAC architectureincluding Unitary/DX systems air and watercooled chillers CRAHs and moreto improve reliability efficiency and capacity across mission critical data centers.

In this role you will:

• Develop and design efficiency focused construction initiatives that maximize sellable capacity

• Drive operational improvements by guiding and supporting site teams on cooling system optimization initiatives as well as general system operation education

• Provide technical expertise as SMEs for Americas Operations collaborating with regional and global teams to align standards provide greenfield construction project support capital equipment requirements existing data center physicals incidents along with sharing best practices with a primary focus on Canadian Operations

If you enjoy solving complex challenges and improving mission-critical systems this is your

opportunity to make an impact with the worlds digital infrastructure leader

Responsibilities

Project Analysis & SOW Development

• Develop energy efficiency and sellable capacity projects through engineering investigations and internal rate-of-return analyses submitting project business cases for approval

• Provide technical guidance for approved projects partnering with site teams and project management to ensure adherence to Equinix standards supporting construction through commissioning to validate system functionality and design intent then coordinate system handover to confirm operational readiness and ensure a smooth transition into operations

Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Continually identify optimization opportunities and guide Site teams on mechanical and controls improvements leveraging deep Sequence of Operation (SOOs) knowledge and industry best practices

• Partner with global and regional counterparts to review refine and enhance policies and procedures as well as lifecycle (EOL) asset strategies driving consistency and continuous improvement

• Diagnose and determine root causes of failures or performance issues across critical facility systems during emergencies or routine audits ensuring rapid corrective action and sustained performance

• Mentor junior team members to support skill development and technical growth

• Serve as an Energy Champion driving PUE WUE and related metrics with reporting for internal teams executives & external auditors including ISO50001 (Energy Management) compliance

Additional Technical Expertise

• Demonstrate competency with plumbing and fire protection systems

• Working knowledge of electrical systems including system topologies and the ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in mechanical system design operations and/or project planning within datacenter environments

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering a related technical discipline or equivalent experience

• Experience working in a high availability or 24/7 operational environment

• Proven ability to work cross functionally with engineering operations and construction teams

• Experience developing and reviewing engineering documentation including SOWs design drawings and technical reports

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with key efficiency metrics (PUE WUE) and sustainability standards (ISO50001 preferred)

• Ability to communicate effectively in French at an intermediate level

• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineering license

• Experience with CFD analysis or related modeling tools

• Prior involvement in global engineering standards development

• ACAD / Revit experience

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 112000 - 162000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role level and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus equity or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee you become important to Equinixs success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive inclusive sustainable connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure were providing you with the best package possible. So wherever you are in your career and life youll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

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