Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure – the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles, collaborating across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost. The Data Center Global Services team is seeking a Controls Technician for Service & Construction of the Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act globally, and have the ability to contribute to major new innovations in building controls and automation, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and startup of equipment and controls systems associated with BMS and EPMS deployment in data centers.
• Perform point‑to‑point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Perform first‑line diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation associated with BMS and EPMS in data centers.
• Perform network configurations and communication testing between third‑party devices and controllers or servers.
• Configure and calibrate sensors.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Apply basic understanding of closed‑loop controls, field sensor scaling, and AND/OR functions typically performed by industrial controllers.
• Supervise low‑voltage electrical contractors who perform wiring and installation of field devices.
• Support commissioning and systems‑level testing.
• Provide red‑lined drawings and recommendations based on field work and verify the accuracy of as‑built drawings.
• Assist in performing root cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
• Ensure all personnel on site utilize proper safety methodology.
• Work on‑call and a rotating schedule when required, responding to after‑hours emergencies.
• Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.

Requirements

• Technical background and experience in installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking, and programming associated with industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Basic understanding of closed‑loop controls, field sensor scaling, and AND/OR functions performed by industrial controllers.
• Capable of walking jobsites on uneven terrain, working at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.

Benefits

• Inclusive team culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own your work.
• Mentorship and career‑growth resources to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.
• Work‑life harmony supported by flexibility as part of the working culture.
• AWS values diverse experiences – even if you don’t meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule

• On‑call and rotating schedule as required.
• Responsiveness to after‑hours emergencies.
• Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.