Senior Mechanical Engineer - AMER Technical Engineering Services

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Job SummaryAs a mechanical SME for Americas Operations, you'll apply deep expertise in HVAC architecture-including Unitary/DX systems, air- and water-cooled chillers, CRAHs, and more-to 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 capacityDrive operational improvements by guiding and supporting site teams on cooling system optimization initiatives as well as general system operation educationProvide 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 OperationsIf you enjoy solving complex challenges and improving mission-critical systems, this is your opportunity to make an impact with the world's digital infrastructure leaderResponsibilities Project Analysis & SOW DevelopmentDevelop energy efficiency and sellable capacity projects through engineering investigations and internal rate-of-return analyses submitting project business cases for approvalProvide 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 operationsLeadership & Operational ExcellenceContinually identify optimization opportunities and guide Site teams on mechanical and controls improvements, leveraging deep Sequence of Operation (SOOs) knowledge and industry best practicesPartner with global and regional counterparts to review, refine, and enhance policies and procedures as well as lifecycle (EOL) asset strategies, driving consistency and continuous improvementDiagnose and determine root causes of failures or performance issues across critical facility systems during emergencies or routine audits, ensuring rapid corrective action and sustained performanceMentor junior team members to support skill development and technical growthServe as an \