Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 200+ 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 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created 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.
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 Summary: The Staff Controls Engineer is a seasoned professional that performs system maintenance and support. Leads projects with well defined and a finite scope using internal and external resources. Assists with development of policies and procedures. 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 diverse scope. Mentors junior engineers.
Responsibilities
System Operation and Work Practices
Expert operating knowledge of control systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs
Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve diverse issues
Utilizes 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 others
Interacts with other engineering disciplines
Problem Solving
Consistently solves diverse, cross-functional issues requiring action and a high degree of initiative to resolve
Implements and makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems
Tests suitability of components for deployments
Internal/External Contact
Supports in mentoring junior team members
Supports in directing internal and external project team members
Assists in directing teams per project or initiatives such General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing
Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization
May include executive level communications in standardized templates
Technical Expertise
Has a full thorough understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficiencies.
Has expert controls system knowledge, typically confined to a few brands of system.
Is a subject matter expert to others in the group
Participates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences
Training
Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others
Is SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the group
Develop Policy/Methods
Participates in review of policy and procedure documents
Assess Adherence to Policy
Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and IBX physicals
Qualifications
5+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
We offer Medical, TeleMedicine, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D insurance, 401K, Leave of absence & disability benefits, paid time off & holidays and more.
For NYC residents: In accordance with NYC Pay Transparency Law (https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3713951&GUID=E7B03ABA-8F42-4341-A0D2-50E2F95320CD&Options=Advanced&Search= ) the salary range for this role is $74K – $134K per year with 15% bonus target.
In accordance with Colorado State Law (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19-085) the salary range for Colorado for this role is $67K – $94K per year with 15% bonus target.
At Equinix, we’re tasked with leading in the communities we serve — and doing our part to help keep our communities and our teams safe. Our #IamSafeIBelongIMatter culture transcends and informs all we do. In alignment with our culture, Equinix has implemented a vaccine or test policy that requires employees to show proof of full vaccination or get tested regularly to work onsite in an IBX or office.
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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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