Job Description

Who are we?Equinix is the world\xe2\x80\x99s digital infrastructure company, operating 250 data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring toEquinix is the world\xe2\x80\x99s digital infrastructure company\xc2\xae, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix\'s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Data Center Customer Operations IIIJob SummaryThe Data Center Customer Operations Engineer is responsible for the prioritization, fulfillment, and quality assurance of time-bound ticket-driven requests within the Data Center, including Expedite/Negotiate, Trouble tickets, Smart-hands, Installation/De-installation of Cages/Cabinets/Cabling, Custom Orders, Tape backups, Escorts services, Network Support, Logistics Support and Security Support.ResponsibilitiesQueue Management / ReportingReviews work order requests in the queue and responds to semi-routine work orders by adhering to commitment timesEscalates and expedites orders to appropriate teams upon standard operating procedures; supervision is needed on escalating non-standard procedure escalation requestsEnsures adherence to commit times within standard operating proceduresMaintains detailed written records of all work activityUpdates local asset databases and other systemsInstallationsRack and stack semi-routine customer equipment ticketsSupports intra-cage infrastructure installations by following the standard operating procedures of semi-routine customer installs, which may include:- fiber trays, ladder racks, customer equipment, and cabinetsSemi-basic cage installs for mesh and overhead cable trays; and performs tape changes and standard operating back-up changesCross-ConnectSupports semi-routine data center standard operating cross-connect work order requests for installation, terminations, and modificationsEnsures the standard operating procedures are followed on cable management of coaxial, fiber, twisted pair copper, and semi-routine intra-building cross-connectsInstall basic connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, etc.), under supervisionTesting / TroubleshootingSupports semi-routine standard operating testing and standard operating installations of customer assetsSupports standard operating procedures of layer 1 cross-connect certification testingMay perform standard operating layer 2 and layer 3 testing, under supervisionStakeholder PartnershipSupports the operations and security personnel team for breaks or other activities, when necessarySupports standard operating procedural tasksProvide backup assistance to team members when necessaryCustomer ManagementSupports customer satisfaction with timely adherence to following semi-routine execution order requirementsDelivers a high level of service and an excellent customer experience when interfacing with customersEnsure time expectations on new deployments and existing alterations, by following standard operating procedure guidelinesSupports customers on-site through access control and escorting servicesProjectsSupports fulfillment of projects that follow standard operating procedures; if projects deviate from standard procedures, then works under supervisionSupports vendors on projectsSupports physical customer auditsTrainingCompletes all assigned training promptlyMay provide support to new hiresIncident ManagementAssists more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and acts as directedCollaborationMay work internally or with other departments to support and increase efficiencies and reduce potential failure scenariosQualificationsTypically requires a high school diploma and 1 year of equivalent work experienceWillingness to work on rotating shiftsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing .Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing .Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.Visit our Career page to understand about Equinix COVID-19 Vaccine Policy.

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