Data Center Technician (Entry Level)

Data Center Technician (Entry Level)

• JR-162857
• On Site
• Singapore
• Operations
• Full time
• Yes (Singapore)

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. About the Role

Join our world-class data center operations team and play a critical role in supporting some of the world's leading cloud, network, and enterprise customers. As a Data Center Customer Operations Technician, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while supporting the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of customer infrastructure within our Singapore data center.

Responsibilities

Queue Management / Reporting

• Reviews work order requests in the queue and responds to semi-routine work orders by adhering to commitment times
• Escalates and expedites orders to appropriate teams upon standard operating procedures; supervision needed on the escalation of nonstandard procedure escalation requests
• Ensures adherence to commit times within standard operating procedures
• Maintains detailed written records of all work activity
• Updates local asset databases and other systems

Installations

• Rack and stack semi-routine customer equipment tickets

• Supports 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 cabinets
  • semi-basic cage installs for mesh and overhead cable trays
  • performs tape changes and standard operating back-up changes

Cross-Connect

• Supports semi-routine data center standard operating cross-connect work order requests (installs, terminations, modifications, and testing)
• Ensures the standard operating procedures are followed on cable management of: coax, fiber, twisted pair copper, and semi-routine intrabuilding cross connects
• Learns to install 'across' connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, etc.), under supervision

Testing / Troubleshooting

• Supports semi-routine standard operating testing and standard operating installations of customer assets
• Supports standard operating procedures of layer 1 cross-connect certification testing
• May learn non-standard operating testing, such as: layer 2 and layer 3 testing, under supervision

Stakeholder Partnership

• Supports the operations and security personnel team for breaks or other activities, when necessary
• Supports standard operating procedural tasks provides back-up assistance to team members when necessary

Customer Management

• Supports customer satisfaction with timely adherence to following semi-routine execution order requirements
• Delivers a high level of service and an excellent customer experience when interfacing with customers
• Provides support with time expectations on new deployments and existing alterations, by following standard operating procedure guidelines
• Supports customers on-site by through access control and escorting services

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in customer deployment projects and infrastructure expansion initiatives.
• Support physical customer audits and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, processes, and customer experience.

Learning & Development

• Complete all assigned technical and operational training.
• Build expertise across data center operations, connectivity, and customer support functions.
• Support onboarding and knowledge sharing with new team members as experience grows. Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, technical certification, vocational qualification, or equivalent practical experience within IT
• Internship within a DC or similar space

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with structured cabling, data center infrastructure, or telecommunications environments.
• Basic understanding of networking and connectivity concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals with transferable technical skills and a willingness to learn.

Work Requirements

• Ability to complete hands-on tasks at height or in tight spaces.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift-based schedules as required to support 24x7 data center operations.
• Candidates must have current authorization to work in Singapore 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 form.

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.

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