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About the Role

The Controls Engineer will perform advanced system maintenance and support across different sites, leading sophisticated projects utilising all available resources. You will assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures and effectively interact with other internal and external teams. This role will also be encouraged to carry out Smartview support to the site teams and projects. The role will suit someone with a strong technical background who is an excellent communicator in written and verbal form. In this role the expectation will be to share your control system design, operations, maintenance and project planning expertise with the wider facilities team, which will be key in troubleshooting and optimizing operations.

Responsibilities

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 complex issues
Utilises safe working practices at an experienced level
Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others whilst interacting with other engineering teams
Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues
Implements and makes recommendations for complex system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems
Tests suitability of components for deployments on complex assignments
Contributes to mentoring and directing junior team members and external vendors and contractors
Leads teams per project or initiative such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc
Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization, so expert level communication and technical writing are needed
Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training, participation in industry groups or meetings and shadowing others
Is SME with many systems and trains others inside and outside of the group
Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and data center physicals

Requirements

7+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred
Data Centre experience will be highly regarded
Experienced in Microsoft and Visio
Ability to adjust quickly to the role and understand all operational requirements to help execute controls strategies
Experience with data collection and conversion software such as Kepware, Matricon, TopView, OSISoft Pi or equivalent
Must be conversant with direct digital control (DDC) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) debugging and programming
Authoritative controls system knowledge sufficient to rapidly comprehend new systems
Ideally come with broad brand experience including but not limited to Honeywell, Schneider, JCI, Siemens, Delta Controls or an industrial PLC installer

Skills

Controls system design
Controls system operations
Controls system maintenance
Project planning
Smartview support
Technical communication (written and verbal)
Technical writing
Microsoft
Visio
Data collection software
Data conversion software
Direct digital control (DDC) systems debugging and programming
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) debugging and programming
Distributed Control Systems (DCS) debugging and programming

Location

Australia

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years

Education Level

Bachelors degree or relevant Trade Cert preferred

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.