Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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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Automation Systems Specialist
Automation Systems Specialist 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
System Operation and Work Practices
- 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.)
Problem Solving
- 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
Internal/External Contact
- Supports in mentoring junior team members
- Supports in directing internal and external project team members
- Assists in directing teams per project or initiatives such General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
- Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing
Technical Expertise
- Has a full thorough understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficiencies
- Has expert controls system knowledge, typically confined to a few brands of system starting from programming controllers, network and BMS/SCADA servers to start-up and commissioning of the systems
Training
- Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others
- Is SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the group
Develop Policy/Methods
- Participates in review of policy and procedure documents
Qualifications
- Proven years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
We offer
- Employment in a stable company with an established position on the market.
- Possibility to work within fast growing world's 500 Fortune digital infrastructure company
- Employee Assistance Program - assess to free counselling legal and financial consultations and crisis intervention.
- Opportunity to work in supportive, inclusive environment with People-Centric Culture
- Attractive benefits package: premium private medical care, group insurance, employee stock program, Multisport card, lunch passes, and more
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
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.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
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.