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. 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 Controls team plays a critical role in ensuring that our data centers continue to meet customer SLAs and support many business critical systems. The Senior Associate Controls Engineer will be responsible for data center control system deployment, maintenance, support and leading small projects.ResponsibilitiesSystem Operation and Work PracticesPerforms maintenance and repairs on control systems, and develops SOWs for complex control system maintenance and replacement projects within a moderate scopeProgram PLC controllers for upgrade projects and system changesConfigure BMS AVEVA System Platform for upgrade projects and system changesReview, approve and manage control system documentation including SOO, control panel drawings and network topologyManage data center controls network changes including, expansion, IP address assignment and fault findingLeads small controls system upgrade projectsSupports large site wide control system retrofit projectsProblem-SolvingIdentifies and understands underlying issues; differentiates key elements from the irrelevant or trivialCan identify and correct component-level faultInternal/External ContactInteracts with and may provide direction to internal and external project teamsAssists in directing teams as per project or initiative such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etcInternal and external written and verbal communication to include detailed analysis and reportsBecome control system subject matter expert to advise site teamsTechnical ExpertiseUtilizes developed understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operationKnowledge of control systems to diagnose and repair advanced technical difficultiesTrainingAcquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing othersProvides feedback on training programsQualificationsProven years in hardware and software control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning experience with an emphasis on controls service preferredSchneider PLC, AVEVA System Platform or Schneider EBO experience preferredData center experience or comparable critical infrastructure preferredGood knowledge of German and EnglishEquinix 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. 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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