Operations, Controls Engineer - London, Harbour Exchange

Equinix · London South Quay

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

As an Operations Controls Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the performance, visibility and reliability of the critical infrastructure that powers the digital world. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of data centres, collaborating with engineering, operations and technology teams to support advanced monitoring, automation and controls systems that keep our facilities running at the highest standards. This role is based at our Equinix LD8 Data Center in Harbour Exchange London, a critical site looking for key support. The team spans across EMEA north countries and you may also have the opportunity to assist colleagues in those locations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, global environment where you'll constantly learn, solve complex problems and contribute to the continuous improvement of mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

Support and Optimise Critical Infrastructure Systems

Configure, onboard and validate assets, alarms and monitoring points within Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms
Support the implementation and validation of power circuit monitoring within Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM) systems
Review and maintain electrical hierarchies using one-line diagrams, electrical schematics and associated documentation
Validate and optimise infrastructure performance metrics, including Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)

Troubleshoot and Improve System Performance

Investigate and resolve data quality, integration, communication and controls performance issues across monitoring platforms
Support controls integrations, validating point mapping, alarming strategies and data flows
Identify opportunities to improve monitoring coverage, operational visibility, alarm quality and overall system performance

Deliver Projects and Commissioning Activities

Participate in commissioning, startup, testing and validation activities for controls and monitoring deployments
Work closely with vendors, consultants, system integrators and site teams to deliver controls-related projects successfully
Contribute to the development of technical documentation, procedures and implementation standards

Collaborate and Share Expertise

Partner with regional operations teams, engineers and stakeholders across Equinix's global portfolio
Share knowledge, best practices and technical expertise to improve operational effectiveness and reliability
Support a culture of continuous learning, innovation and operational excellence

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Experience in controls engineering, building automation, industrial controls or critical facility environments
Strong troubleshooting skills across field devices, controllers, network components and supervisory systems
Knowledge of controls systems supporting electrical, HVAC, fire protection and other critical infrastructure
Experience with BACnet, Modbus and OPC communications protocols
Familiarity with one or more controls platforms, including Schneider Electric PLCs and AVEVA System Platform
Experience with data collection, protocol conversion or historian platforms such as Kepware, Matrikon or similar technologies
Understanding of IP networking concepts, including switches, routers, VLANs and network troubleshooting
Ability to interpret Sequences of Operation, P&IDs, control drawings, electrical schematics and one-line diagrams

Communication and Collaboration

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence collaborating with colleagues, vendors and partners across multiple countries and cultures
A proactive, customer-focused approach with excellent problem-solving capabilities

Desirable Experience

Experience within data centres, critical facilities, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors or similarly automated environments
Exposure to commissioning, startup activities, functional testing or site acceptance testing

Our Values in Action

At Equinix, we're looking for people who embody our values:

Be Customer and Service Obsessed: You focus on delivering reliable solutions that improve operational performance and customer outcome
Think and Act Differently: You embrace innovation, challenge conventional thinking and continuously seek ways to improve
Build Bolder Futures: You proactively solve complex challenges and help shape the future of critical digital infrastructure
Win As A Team: You collaborate across functions, geographies and cultures to achieve shared goals
Champion Possibilities: You are curious, adaptable and committed to learning and helping others grow

Why Equinix?

Work with industry-leading technologies supporting mission-critical infrastructure
Collaborate with experts across a global operations organisation
Develop your expertise across diverse facilities, systems and technologies
Be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion, continuous learning and operational excellence
Help power the digital economy while building a rewarding international career

If you're an experienced controls professional with a passion for critical infrastructure, strong communication skills we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.


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