Controls Engineer

Who are we?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 EngineerJob SummaryControls Engineers perform data center systems maintenance and support. Participates on internal and external project teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures within a diverse scope. On call on a rotating basis. ResponsibilitiesSystem Operation and Work PracticesOperating knowledge of control systems to include diagnostics and repairsAbility to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve diverse issuesUses safe working practices (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, familiar with MSDS, etc.Problem SolvingSolves diverse, cross-functional issues requiring action and initiative to resolveImplements and makes recommendations for system level improvements to eliminate potential problemsTests suitability of components for deploymentsInternal/External ContactParticipates in projects or initiatives including 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 ExpertiseUnderstanding of typical data center electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficienciesControls system knowledgeAbility to run query in SQL and interpret relevant dataAbility to create and modify fixture files for software servicesHMI programmingPID tuningDevelop 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 activitiesQualifications2+ years professional controls engineering diagnostic, repair and design experience to include HMI programming, Windows network level authentication, and PID tuningPreference for environmental/HVAC systems experiencePreference for critical facilities, especially data center, experiencePreference for BSEE degreeKnowledge of interfacing to SQL databases a plusEquinix 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.