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Résumé du poste L’ingénieur contrôleur ou ingénieure contrôleuse interne est un professionnel ou une professionnelle d’expérience qui veille à l’entretien et au soutien des systèmes. La personne titulaire du poste dirige des projets bien définis et limités en ayant recours à des ressources internes et externes. Elle contribue au développement de politiques et de procédures, en plus d’interagir efficacement avec des équipes internes et externes, dont les responsables de la conception technique, de l’ingénierie sur place et des opérations locales, les fournisseurs de services d’assistance sur place, et les consultants travaillant sur les projets, politiques et procédures selon des mandats variés. Cette personne accompagne aussi des ingénieurs et ingénieures en début de carrière.
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 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.
Please Note: This position may be based in either Montreal or Calgary. Bilingualism (French and English) is a requirement for individuals hired into the Montreal location. Candidates hired into the Calgary location are required to be proficient in English only.
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 secure 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 typical electrical, 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 Typically 5+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related discipline (preferred)
Experience in highly automated environments (automotive, semiconductors, high‑volume manufacturing), Data Center Technical Engineering and Operations support is preferred
Knowledge of electrical, HVAC controls, and fire protection systems
Ability to lead

📌 Staff controls engineer- ingénieur contrôleur ou ingénieure contrôleuse interne (Calgary)
🏢 Equinix
📍 Calgary