At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects and support system maintenance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, fostering innovation and connection.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health coverage, retirement plans, and generous vacation time.
- Other info: Flexible work location in Calgary or Montreal with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while mentoring junior engineers and shaping future technologies.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in control systems with strong communication skills in English and French for Montreal.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 121000 $ per year.
The Staff Controls Engineer is a seasoned professional that performs system maintenance and support. Leads projects with well defined and a finite scope using internal and external resources. Assists with development 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 within a diverse scope. Mentors junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- 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 diverse 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.
- Consistently solves diverse, cross-functional issues requiring action and a high degree of initiative to resolve.
- Implements and makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems.
- Tests suitability of components for deployments.
- Supports in mentoring junior team members.
- Supports in directing internal and external project team members.
- Assists in directing teams per project or initiatives such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
- Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing.
- Has a full thorough understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficiencies.
- Participates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences.
- Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others.
- Participates in review of policy and procedure documents.
- Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and Data Center physicals.
Qualifications
- Typically 5+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with an emphasis and special focus on controls preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related discipline (preferred).
- Experience in highly automated environments (automotive, semiconductors, high-volume manufacturing), Data Center Technical Engineering and Operations support is preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical, HVAC controls, and fire protection systems.
- Ability to lead complex system troubleshooting, upgrades, commissioning, and vendor evaluations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French required for Montreal candidates only.
Staff Controls Engineer- Ingénieur contrôleur ou ingénieure contrôleuse interne (Calgary/Montreal) employer: Equinix
Equinix is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of enterprise AI. With competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans, employees are supported in their personal and professional growth. Located in Toronto, a vibrant tech hub, Equinix offers unique opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology while being part of a diverse team that values every individual's contributions.
