Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls EngineerEquinix 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 SummaryThe Senior Controls Engineer performs system maintenance and support. Leads projects and 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. On call on a rotating basis.ResponsibilitiesSystem Operation and Work PracticesOperating knowledge of control systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairsAbility to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve diverse issuesUses safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, can explain MSDS, etc.Problem SolvingConsistently solves diverse, cross-functional issues requiring action and a high degree of initiative to resolveImplements and makes recommendations for system level improvements to eliminate potential problemsTests suitability of components for deploymentsInternal/External ContactSupports in mentoring junior team membersSupports in advising project team members, both internally and externallyAssists in leading teams per project or initiatives such General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.Multi-functional SOP development and relevant technical writingInteractions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organizationMay include executive level communications in standardized templatesTechnical ExpertiseHas a full detailed understanding of typical  electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficiencies.Has authoritative controls system knowledge, typically confined to a few brands of system.Is a domain expert to others in the groupParticipates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferencesDevelop Policy/MethodsParticipates in review of policy and procedure documentsAssess Adherence to PolicyAssures consistency to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in data center commissioning activitiesQualifications5+ years professional controls engineering diagnostic, repair and design experiencePreference for environmental/HVAC systems experiencePreference for critical facilities, especially data center, experiencePreference for BSEE degreeEquinix 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.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 this form.