Controls Engineer Manager

Equinix is one of the fastest growing data center companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide. That’s why we're always looking for creative and forward thinking people who can help us achieve our goal of global interconnection. With 200 data centers in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home to the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations and complex cloud and application solutions. 

At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire talented people who thrive on solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create The Magic of Equinix. We share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything we do.

Job Summary: Mentors junior engineers. Performs system maintenance and support. Leads small to medium scale projects. Assists with development and implementation 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.

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 non-routine 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 complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve




• Makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems




• Tests suitability of components for deployments

Internal/External Contact

• Contributes to mentoring junior team members




• Directs internal and external project team members




• Directs teams per project or initiative such as 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




• Includes executive level communications in standardized templates

Technical Expertise

• Has expert controls system knowledge




• Is a subject matter expert to others in and outside of the group




• Extensive knowledge of multiple facets of controls engineering




• Develops and executes projects




• Leads internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences




• Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments

Training

• Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training, participation in industry groups or meetings and shadowing others




• Is SME with many systems and trains others inside and outside of the group

Develop Policy/Methods

• Participates in review of policy and procedure documents




• Develop policy documents with the input of others

Assess Adherence to Policy

• Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and IBX physicals

Qualifications

• 7+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis & special focus on controls




• Bachelor Degree

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All 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.