Equinix

Senior Controls Engineer

Equinix

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • Florida • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $194,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.

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) operations 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.
  • Experience identifying and implementing operational efficiency improvement initiatives is desired.
  • Personnel may be required to travel if needed.
Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
control system designoperationsmaintenanceproject planningtroubleshootingbuilding management system (BMS)energy management system (EMS)BACnetModbusOPC communications protocols
Soft Skills
interpersonal communicationtrainingsubject matter expertiseproblem-solvingteam collaboration