Controls Engineer

　　Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating 250 data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

　　We are a fast-growing global company with 20+ years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.

　　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.

　　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 repairsAbility to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve diverse issuesUtilizes 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 othersInteracts with other engineering disciplines

　　Problem Solving

　　Consistently solves diverse, cross-functional issues requiring action and a high degree of initiative to resolveImplements and makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problemsTests suitability of components for deployments

　　Internal/External Contact

　　Supports in mentoring junior team membersSupports in directing internal and external project team membersAssists in directing teams per project or initiatives such General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writingInteractions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organizationMay include executive level communications in standardized templates

　　Technical Expertise

　　Has a full thorough understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficienciesHas expert controls system knowledge, typically confined to a few brands of systemIs a subject matter expert to others in the groupParticipates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences

　　Training

　　Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing othersIs SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the group

　　Develop Policy/Methods

　　Participates in review 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

　　5+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferredBachelors 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.

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