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Data Center Critical Facilities Lead
Equinix
Secaucus, NJ
Full-time
$88,000 - $132,000 per year
Posted Nov 6, 2026
Critical Facilities & MaintenanceCritical FacilitiesTechnical LeadershipBMSIncident ResponsePower and Cooling
Job Description
Provide advanced technical leadership for Equinix's critical infrastructure operations in Secaucus.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex maintenance, repairs, installations, and infrastructure replacement projects.
- Resolve BMS alarms, assess operating risks, and improve procedures and energy efficiency.
- Direct service vendors, review maintenance scripts, and maintain technical records.
- Support major incidents, investigate failures, and mentor technicians.
- Plan critical spares and recommend improvements to reliability and capacity.
Work arrangement
Full-time and onsite in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Compensation and benefits
Annual base pay: $88,000 to $132,000, with bonus eligibility. Equity depends on the position. Benefits include insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, holidays, and employee assistance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and typically six or more years in critical facilities, data center operations, or comparable technical environments.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical distribution, generators, UPS, HVAC, chillers, and life-safety systems.
- Strong BMS troubleshooting and preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance skills.
- Ability to identify single points of failure and work independently.
- Technical qualifications, an associate degree, or military technical training are advantageous.
