Controls Subject Matter Expert

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all Building Management System (BMS) changes and enhancements at the data center as part of a global fleet
• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and capacity to test and create modifications in multiple languages of systems software
• Troubleshoot and repair controls hardware including controllers, relays, measurement devices, actuators, and associated equipment with mechanical and electrical device systems
• Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements, monitor all building systems for abnormal operating trends, and make optimization adjustments accordingly
• Collaborate with other disciplines to make modifications to BMS settings to manage the building space
• Manage controls vendors while supporting site operations including direct oversight to all system configuration and component upgrades
• QAQC oversight of controls scope, review proposals and review programming through commissioning process for new construction and retrofits
• Assess all control system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply with best practices, including change control processes
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on controls equipment, systems, procedures, and changes
• Collaborate with the global controls team to provide feedback on global controls strategies and implement global initiatives at the data center
• Communicate all issues and upcoming controls work with site management

Requirements

• 8+ years of controls experience in programming development, start up, and commissioning of complex systems - central plants, air handling units, and evaporative cooling/humidification systems
• Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 4+ years relevant controls industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ years relevant controls industry experience
• Theoretical & practical understanding of control equipment & systems, with In-depth understanding of control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems associated with critical environments
• Experience in comprehending Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings, Sequence of Operations and other controls documentation, construction plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

Qualifications

• Experience with software programming languages to include Python, PHP, SQL
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience in data center industry
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) experience

Benefits

$143,000/year to $198,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits