The Staff Controls Engineer is a seasoned professional that performs system maintenance and support. Leads projects with well defined and a finite scope using internal and external resources. Assists with development 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 within a diverse scope. Mentors junior... more details
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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, 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.
Controls Engineer
Job Summary
The Staff Controls Engineer is a seasoned professional that performs system maintenance and support. Leads projects with well defined and a finite scope using internal and external resources. Assists with development 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 within a diverse scope. Mentors junior engineers.
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 diverse issues
Uses safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, can explain MSDS, etc.)
Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others
Interacts with other engineering disciplines
Problem Solving
Consistently solves diverse, cross-functional issues requiring action and a high degree of initiative to resolve
Implements and makes recommendations for system level improvements to eliminate potential problems
Tests suitability of components for deployments
Internal/External Contact
Supports in mentoring junior team members
Supports in advising internal and external project team members
Assists in leading teams per project or initiatives such General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
Expert level communication to include multi-functional SOP development and relevant technical writing
Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization
May include executive level communications in standardized templates
Technical Expertise
Has a full detailed understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficiencies.
Has expert controls system knowledge, typically confined to a few brands of system
Is a subject matter expert to others in the group
Participates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences
Training
Acquires knowledge by rapidly gaining experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others
Is SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the group
Develop Policy/Methods
Assess Adherence to Policy
Qualifications
5+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with an emphasis and special focus on controls preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
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.
