Senior Controls Engineer

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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.

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Controls Engineer performs advanced system maintenance and support. Leads complex projects using internal and external resources. Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures to resolve complex matters.

Responsibilities

System Operation and Work Practices

• Expert operating knowledge of control systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs

• Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve complex issues

• Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tagout, can explain MSDS, etc.)

• Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others

• Interacts with other engineering disciplines

Problem Solving

• Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve

• Implements and makes recommendations for complex system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems

• Tests suitability of components for deployments on complex assignments

Internal/External Contact

• Contributes to mentoring junior team members

• Directs internal and external project team members

• Directs teams per project or initiative such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.

• Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing

• Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization

• Includes executive level communications in standardized templates

Technical Expertise

• Has thorough understanding of advanced electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems operation including advanced optimization strategies and deficiencies

• Has expert controls system knowledge sufficient  to rapidly comprehend new systems

• Is a subject matter expert to others in and outside of the group

• Extensive knowledge of multiple facets of controls engineering

• Develops and executes projects

• Reviews budget and scope, calculates savings pertaining to control system replacement projects

• Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments

• Understands of server operating systems, networks, and cyber security best practices.

Training

• Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training, participation in industry groups or meetings and shadowing others

• Is SME with many systems and trains others inside and outside of the group

Develop Policy/Methods

• Participates in review of and contributes to development of policy and procedure documents

Assess Adherence to Policy

• Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and Data Center physicals

Qualifications

• 7+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred

• Bachelors degree preferred

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