Senior Principal Controls Architect

Description

• Calculates savings
• Develops and delivers executive level communications
• Develops and manages multi-disciplined training
• Develops policies and critical procedures with wide scope/large areas of impact
• Works with vendors to identify and resolve hardware and software issues with vendors products which affect Equinix operation
• Provide executive level communication including business requirements documents and advanced technical writing
• Reviews budget and scope, calculates savings pertaining to control system replacement projects
• Develops, maintains and improves libraries of standardize programming modules, sequences of operations, graphics and reporting tools
• Tests suitability of components for deployment at the regional or enterprise level
• Develops high level reporting / summaries of policy compliance information
• Leads internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences
• Has a wide latitude of making recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems for critical assignments
• Capable of developing complete sequences of operation and control schemes for HVAC, electrical and fuel systems. Develops SOOs and control
• Responsible for budget for regions, multi-year projects and other highly complex projects
• Leads in directing internal and external project team members
• Develops training programs for other groups within Equinix
• Owns global policy documents
• Leads in establishing and maintaining high value relationships
• Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and Data Center physicals
• Develops, executes, and leads multi-disciplined projects
• Develops KPIs, high level reporting, aggregates data
• Communicates Equinix operations decisions to customers and conducts post incident communications with customers
• Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others
• Reviews and recommends work practice guidelines and policy
• Directs teams per project or initiative such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Participates in industry organizations and influences industry opinions
• Interacts with other engineering disciplines, and acts as the lead project engineer for projects that have multiple engineering disciplines
• Leads in mentoring junior team members

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of multiple facets of controls engineering
• 15+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred
• Expert operating knowledge of control systems to include critically advanced diagnostics and repairs
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Expert knowledge of SCADA systems, and cloud monitoring integrations Capable of developing on-premise and cloud system architecture
• Is proficient with electrical, mechanical, fire, safety, and security systems
• Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tagout, can explain MSDS, etc.)
• Proficient with server operating systems, networks, and cyber security
• Is a known expert in the field that has a critical understanding of electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems design and operation including highly advanced optimization strategies, deficiencies and the impact of system design choices on controls requirements and costs
• Can troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical problems not associated with controls
• Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve critical issues
• Is a subject matter expert to others in and outside of the group
• Consistently solves critically complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve
• Understands the requirements of a multi-disciplined project, including coordination, arc flash, pump curves, piping loss calculations, equipment maintainability, constructability, EH&S, etc.
• Has expert controls system knowledge sufficient enough to rapidly comprehend new systems and influence the industry design of systems

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance