Controls Engineer

4 weeks ago


Ashburn, Virginia, United States Equinix Full time

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 Engineer

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
  • Uses safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, 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 improvements to eliminate potential problems
  • Tests suitability of components for deployments

Internal/External Contact

  • Supports in mentoring junior team members
  • Supports in advising internal and external project team members
  • Assists in leading teams per project or initiatives such General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
  • Expert level communication to include multi-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 detailed 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 rapidly gaining 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 consistency to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and Data Center physicals

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with an emphasis and special focus on controls preferred
  • Bachelors degree preferred

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.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

  • San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $102,000 to $162,000 per year
  • California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $94,000 to $149,000 per year
  • Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $85,000 to $135,000 per year


Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

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