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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.
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Job Summary
The Senior Associate Controls Engineer performs developed system maintenance and support. 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 within a moderate scope.
Responsibilities
System Operation and Work Practices
• Performs maintenance and repairs on control systems, and develops SOWs for complex control system maintenance and replacement projects within a moderate scope.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure to resolve moderate 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.
Problem Solving
• Identifies and understands underlying issues; differentiates key elements from the irrelevant or trivial.
• Can identify and correct component level faults.
Internal/External Contact
• Interacts with and may provide direction to internal and external project teams
• Assists in directing teams s per project or initiative such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Internal and external written and verbal communication to include detailed analysis and reports
Technical Expertise
• Utilizes developed understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation.
• Knowledge of control systems to diagnose and repair advanced technical difficulties.
Training
• Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others.
• Provides feedback on training programs.
Experience /Skills required
• Experience in Controls Field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - especially Excel.
• Knowledge of Networks (CAT5/6(a) and topologies).
• Server and SQL Experience Advantageous.
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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.