Controls Engineer Senior Staff

Equinix•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary Equinix Operations Data Infrastructure Monitoring (ODIM), an organization within Global Operation Excellence at Equinix. ODIM provides support and maintenance for multiple monitoring platforms within the business. ODIM engineers will investigate and resolve data quality issues in the system, provide support to internal users and projects using the information contained in the system and work within the system to identify energy efficiency improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Demonstratable experience in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis & special focus on controls
Capable of reviewing power reports and provide guidance on data correction.
Advanced building management system (BMS) or energy management system (EMS) operation skills.
Must understand the electrical topologies commonly found in data centers.
Must be able to interpret system control strategies and architecture using Sequence of Operation (SOO) and P&ID drawings, SAMA diagrams or equivalent.
Must have excellent troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of the BACnet, Modbus and OPC communications protocols including protocol definition, implementation strategies and troubleshooting as well as experience with data collection and conversion software such as Kepware, Matricon, TopView, OSISoft Pi is beneficial.
Personnel may be required to travel if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience identifying and implementing operational efficiency improvement initiatives is desired.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal customer requests for information arising from their use of IBX SmartView.
Interact with the operation engineers at each IBX location to be cognizant of maintenance and operations which may cause unusual operating conditions.
Verify the accuracy of data presented in IBX SmartView and supporting systems.
Troubleshoot all elements of the controls system, including field devices, controllers, network components and software systems as necessary to resolve data quality issues.
Provide support for equipment additions, changes and deletions within the system.
Assist in the design of new features which improve usability of Smart View.
Maintain and develop training materials for internal and external users.
Provide training to internal and external users.
Act as a subject matter expert for the IBX SmartView system.
Utilize Smartview to identify operational efficiency improvement opportunities and work with the regional and IBX engineering teams to implement solutions to opportunities identified.
Update the system configuration in response to infrastructure equipment additions, moves, changes or deletions.
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
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
Contributes to mentoring junior team members
Consults with internal and external project team members
Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing
Communicates effectively with both internal teams and Equinix customers
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
Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments
Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training, participation in industry groups or meetings and shadowing others
Is subject matter expert with many systems and trains others inside and outside of the group

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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