Controls engineer Jobs in Woodbridge, ON

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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.

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 typicalelectrical, 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

5+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred

Bachelors degree preferred

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