Controls Engineer

Controls EngineerEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ 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 2,100 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 Controls Engineer performs developed system maintenance and support. 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 moderate scope.ResponsibilitiesSystem Operation and Work PracticesPerforms maintenance and repairs on control systems, and develops SOWs for sophisticated control system maintenance and replacement projectsAbility to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure to resolve issuesUses safe working practicesProblem SolvingIdentifies and understands underlying issues; differentiates key elements from the irrelevant or trivialCan identify and correct component level faultsInternal and External ContactInteracts with and may provide direction to internal and external project teamsAssists in leading teams 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 reportsTechnical ExpertiseUses developed understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operationKnowledge of control systems to diagnose and repair advanced technical difficultiesQualificationsExperience in control system design, operations and maintenanceBachelor’s Degree in controls, electrical or mechanical engineering preferredAbility to connect with customersSophisticated building management system (BMS) or energy management system (EMS) operation skillsMust understand the electrical topologies commonly found in data centersAbility to interpret system control strategies and architecture using Sequence of Operation (SOO) and P&ID drawings, SAMA diagrams or equivalentAbility to problem solve sophisticated issuesKnowledge of the BACnet, Modbus and OPC communications protocols including protocol definition, implementation strategies and solving as well as experience with data collection and conversion software such as Kepware, Matricon, TopView, OSISoft Pi is helpfulExperience identifying and implementing operational efficiency improvement initiatives is desiredPersonnel shall be able to travel if neededEquinix 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.