Senior Manager, Controls Engineering

Equinix; United States; Remote; USD 171,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their operations team in maintaining critical data center infrastructure. This role involves overseeing control system design, managing complex projects, and ensuring optimal performance of systems. You will be at the forefront of innovation, driving results while fostering a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to sustainability, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the future of digital infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in control system design and operations with a focus on controls.
• Strong project management skills and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee controls design and manage cross-functional projects.
• Develop design standards and optimize system performance.

Skills

Control System Design

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 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.

Job Summary
Oversees managers and team members. Oversees controls design & submittal documents and the standardization on all aspects of controls system design. Leads teams and manages complex, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

1. Design
   • Develops and updates design standards for Data Center controls systems
   • Oversees the standardization with Global Ops Eng on all aspects of the controls system design
   • Ensures adherence to policies and methods
2. Design & Process Review
   • Oversees controls design and submittal documents for Data Center construction
   • Reviews and approves change management requests for controls systems
3. System Support
   • Investigates incidents and provides root cause analysis
   • Oversees the identification of control systems deficiencies and works with remainder of Global Ops Eng to identify deficiencies in other systems
4. System Optimization
   • Manages system changes and optimization including test procedures, schedule, coordination, teaming with on-site Data Center Ops Engineering personnel, and impacts communication with major stakeholders
   • Develops tools and methods to support ongoing monitoring and optimization of system performance
5. Management
   • Oversees managers on new system implementation
   • Develops and motivates team members, and drives results
   • Manages personnel details
   • Participates in industry organizations and influences industry opinions
   • Learns through internal Equinix management training
6. Project Management
   • Leads and manages teams on complex, cross-regional projects (sets goals, schedules, adherence to project timelines, manages resources and stakeholders)
   • Responsible for development, submission, and execution of upgrade, lifecycle replacement, and modernization projects
   • Interfaces with other engineering disciplines
7. Financials
   • Reviews budget and scope, calculates savings pertaining to control system replacement projects
   • Responsible for controls team budget
8. Work Practices
   • 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
   • Reviews and recommends work practice guidelines and policy
   • Interacts with other engineering disciplines

Qualifications

• 10+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with emphasis & special focus on controls
• Bachelor Degree

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $171,000 to $257,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

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