Controls Engineer Senior Associate

Controls Engineer Senior AssociateEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centres 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 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have built the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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.We are currently looking for a Controls Engineer Senior Associate who will be responsible for control system maintenance, control system 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 scopeLeads small controls system upgrade projectsSupports large site wide control system retrofit projects.Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure to resolve moderate 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 othersProblem-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, etc.Internal 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 operation.Knowledge of control systems to diagnose and repair advanced technical difficultiesTrainingAcquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing othersProvides feedback on training programsWhat we are looking for3+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with an emphasis and special focus on controls preferred.Knowledge of Schneider PLC, Aveva System Platform or Schneider EBO preferred.Why should you apply?Competitive salary25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more (pro rata for shift positions)Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage, and Gymflex MembershipInvestment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension PlanTravel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket LoanFamily: Childcare Vouchers and Merlin Entertainment PassExcellent growth and advancement opportunities​Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We actively champion diversity with a series of networks including Black Connect, Equinix Women’s Leadership Network, and Pride Connect.