Controls Engineer

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operatingover 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 providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Controls Engineer

Job Summary

Controls Engineers perform data center systems maintenance and support. Participates on internal and external project teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures within a diverse scope.

On call on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Understanding of typical data center electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficiencies.
• Ability to read or write Electrical Schematics in AutoCAD, or similar
• Ability to design or debug electrical panels with components of mixed voltages
• Ability to debug 24VDC circuits. Knowledge of automation components, common failure points, and ability to perform troubleshooting with a multimeter
• Knowledge of Data Center design and components. CRAHs, Chillers, Valve Actuators, etc.
• Controls system knowledge, PID Tuning, SOO, controls schematics.
• HMI and PLC programming

System Operation and Work Practices

• Operating knowledge of control systems to include diagnostics and repairs
• Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve diverse issues
• Uses safe working practices (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout / tag out, familiar with MSDS, etc.)

Problem Solving

• Solves diverse, cross-functional issues requiring action and initiative to resolve
• Implements and makes recommendations for system level improvements to eliminate potential problems
• Tests suitability of components for deployments

Internal / External Contact

• Participates in projects or initiatives including General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• 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

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 data center commissioning activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional controls engineering diagnostic, repair and design experience to include HMI programming, Windows network level authentication, and PID tuning
• Preference for environmental / HVAC systems experience
• Preference for critical facilities, especially data center, experience
• Preference for BSEE degree

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.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.

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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.