Staff Controls Engineer- Ingénieur contrôleur ou ingénieure contrôleuse interne (Toronto/Montreal)

About this role

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

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

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.)
Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others
Interacts with other engineering disciplines

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
Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization
May include executive level communications in standardized templates

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.
Is a subject matter expert to others in the group
Participates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences

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

Assess Adherence to Policy

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 a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred
Fluency in both French and English is required
Bachelors 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

This posting is a new position within our organization.

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Résumé du poste

L'ingénieur contrôleur ou ingénieure contrôleuse interne est un professionnel ou une professionnelle d'expérience qui veille à l'entretien et au soutien des systèmes. La personne titulaire du poste dirige des projets bien définis et limités en ayant recours à des ressources internes et externes. Elle contribue au développement de politiques et de procédures, en plus d'interagir efficacement avec des équipes internes et externes, dont les responsables de la conception technique, de l'ingénierie sur place et des opérations locales, les fournisseurs de services d'assistance sur place, et les consultants travaillant sur les projets, politiques et procédures selon des mandats variés. Cette personne accompagne aussi des ingénieurs et ingénieures en début de carrière.

Responsabilités

Fonctionnement des systèmes et pratiques de travail

Détenir des connaissances expertes opérationnelles des systèmes de contrôle, y compris pour réaliser des diagnostics avancés et des réparations
Savoir utiliser ses connaissances des processus et procédures d'Equinix et des normes de l'industrie pour résoudre diverses difficultés
Utiliser des pratiques de travail sécuritaires de niveau expert (p. ex. sait appliquer une procédure de verrouillage et d'étiquetage, sait expliquer les fiches de données de sécurité)
Évaluer et s'assurer de l'utilisation de pratiques de travail sécuritaires par les autres
Interagir avec d'autres disciplines d'ingénierie

Résolution de problèmes

Résoudre, sur une base continue, divers problèmes transversaux, en posant des gestes concrets et en faisant preuve d'une grande initiative de résolution
Faire des recommandations et les mettre en pratique pour des améliorations à l'échelle systémique afin d'éviter des problèmes potentiels
Tester les composants aux fins de déploiements

Contact avec équipes internes et externes

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