Controls Engineer, ODIM

Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 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 providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

Is part of the 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 and provide expert level support and training to internal users working within critical monitoring infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal customer requests for information arising from their use of Critical Monitoring Platforms.
• Interact with the operations engineers at each Data Center location to understand maintenance procedures which may cause unusual operating conditions.
• Verify the accuracy of data presented in the central monitoring platform 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.
• Influence the design of new features and troubleshooting tools which will help improve data quality visibility.
• Maintain and develop training materials for internal and external users.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the DCIM system and surrounding components.
• Update system configuration in response to infrastructure equipment additions, moves, changes or deletions.
• 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. 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.

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. 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 subject matter expert with many systems and trains others inside and outside of the group.

Qualifications

• Demonstratable experience in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis & special focus on controls.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Capable of reviewing power reports and providing 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 shall be able to travel if needed.

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