Controls Engineer Principal

Controls Engineer Principal:
- JR-**
- Hybrid
- Sao Paulo
- Operations Engineering
- Full time
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 Principal Controls Engineer performs broad system maintenance and support to resolve unique matters.
Leads large scale projects using internal and external resources.
Leads development and implementation 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 to resolve unique controls engineering matters.
Mentors engineers within the Engineering and Site Operations job family groups (e.g. Data Center Engineering).
Responsibilities
System Operation and Work Practices
- Expert operating knowledge of control systems to include highly advanced diagnostics and repairs- Capable of developing complete sequences of operation and control schemes for HVAC, electrical and fuel systems.
Develops SOOs and control schemes which are widely applicable and reusable
- Works with vendors to identify and resolve hardware and software issues with vendors products which affect Equinix operation- Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others
- Reviews and recommends work practice guidelines and policy
- Interacts with other engineering disciplines
Problem Solving
- Consistently solves highly complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve
- Implements and makes recommendations for unique system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems
- Tests suitability of components for deployment across multiple sites or projects
- Can troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems not associated with controls
Internal/External Contact
- Mentors junior team members
- Directs internal and external project team members
- Directs teams per project or initiative such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
- Significantly contributes to establishing and maintaining high value relationships
- Provide executive level communication including business requirements documents and advanced technical writing
- Communicates Equinix operations decisions to customers and conducts post incident communications with customers
- Executive level communications in standardized templates and contributes to developing and delivering original executive level communications
Technical Expertise
- Has broad expert knowledge understanding of electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems design and operation including advanced optimization strategies, deficiencies and the impact of system design choices on controls requirements and costs
- Has expert controls system knowledge sufficient to rapidly comprehend new systems
- Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments- Extensive knowledge of multiple facets of controls engineering
- Develops and executes projects
- Reviews budget and scope, calculates savings pertaining to control system replacement projects
- Responsible for budget for project's and/or metro area controls repair and maintenance
- Calculates savings
- Leads internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences
- Advanced understanding of server operating systems, networks, and cyber security
Training
- Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training, participation in industry groups or meetings and shadowing others
- Develops and delivers multidiscipline trainingDevelop Policy/Methods
- Develops policy and procedure documents
- Develops, maintains and improves libraries of standardize programming modules, sequences of operations, graphics and reporting tools
Assess Adherence to Policy
- Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and Data Center physicals
- Develops high level reporting / summaries of policy compliance information
Qualifications
- Proven years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project plan