Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
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.
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