Hybrid Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Equinix

• Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sydney, Australia

About the role

• Mechanical Engineer enhancing HVAC performance across Australian and Philippine data centers. Providing operational support and leadership in engineering projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Design & Construction including RIBA reviews, support PMO-led projects, including major design and engineering initiatives.
• Review, design, and support mechanical replacement programs across Australian sites in partnership with the internal PMO.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to onsite critical facilities engineering teams to ensure operational policy and design standards are maintained.
• Take a leading role supporting Engineering Change Management, promoting Operational Resiliency and Energy Efficiency.
• Attend sites to support project scoping, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Apply expert-level operational knowledge of engineering systems, including advanced fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Resolve complex, non-routine issues by applying Equinix processes, procedures, and industry best practice.
• Assess and promote safe working practices, including reviewing work performed by others where required.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and construction stakeholders across disciplines.
• Partner with capacity and site critical facility engineering teams to address power and cooling constraints and optimize infrastructure utilization.
• Support the identification and development of targeted training programs for on site critical facility engineering teams.
• Continuously expand technical capability through hands-on experience, vendor training, industry participation, and peer shadowing.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across multiple systems, providing coaching and technical training both within and beyond the team.
• Manage effective contract administration activities, including contract generation, review, change management, cost forecasting, and documentation.
• Provide monthly contract updates and proactively address areas requiring additional support or intervention.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency of data within Maximo, job plans, and mechanically related corrective maintenance activities.
• Provide engineering leadership and mentorship to critical facility engineering teams across all data centers.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with internal stakeholders and external project partners.
• Direct and manage external vendors as required, including contractors, A&E design consultants, commissioning agents, and equipment suppliers.
• Contribute to cross-functional SOP development and high-quality technical documentation.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, including executive stakeholders, using standardized reporting and presentation formats.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree, proven experience in Mechanical / HVAC engineering within data centers, critical facilities, or adjacent industries such as marine engineering, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or utilities.
• Strong operational engineering capability, with the ability to review and approve MOPs, CMRs, engineering scripts, and support complex live environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence—providing clear technical direction while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A calm, pragmatic temperament, comfortable operating autonomously, prioritizing workload, and making sound decisions under pressure.
• Solid understanding of project delivery, including contractor oversight, commissioning, and interaction with PMO and Design & Construction teams.
• High quality communication and documentation skills, including technical writing, SOP development, and engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Strong alignment to safety, efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to risk identification and problem solving.
• Ability to attain and maintain NV1 security clearances.

Benefits

• Hybrid working ensuring you utilize your time to maximize productivity.
• Salary package inclusive of company shares, annual bonus and salary review.
• Become a key part of a high-performing Cross-Functional team within the business.
• Access to onsite gyms, free use of EV chargers, and a wide range of company wellness and financial benefits.