Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery

About the role

The Controls Technician will play a crucial role in the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and startup of equipment and controls systems within Amazon data centers. This position requires a strong technical background in industrial controls and HVAC systems, with experience in field sensor installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform point-to-point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• First-line diagnostics and troubleshooting of instrumentation associated with BMS and EPMS systems.
• Network configurations and communication testing between third-party devices and controllers or servers.
• Configuration and calibration of sensors.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics, control panel drawings.
• Basic understanding of close-loop controls, field sensor scaling, and functions typically performed by industrial controllers.
• Supervise low-voltage electrical contractors who perform wiring and installation of field devices.
• Commissioning and systems-level testing support.
• Provide red-lined drawings and recommendations based on field work and verify accuracy of as-built drawings.
• Absorb and analyze root cause during testing and commissioning.
• Ensure all personnel on-site utilize proper safety methodologies.
• Work on-call and a rotating schedule when required and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field with 1+ years of relevant industrial Controls or HVAC controls experience, OR 3+ years of relevant industrial or HVAC controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, relays, and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment in a data center, hospitals, large commercial complex, water, power, oil & gas or similar industries.
• 1+ years of experience working with low voltage controls, wiring, networking signals, electrical and mechanical systems, computers and operating systems.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Experience using common communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet, and/or MODBUS).
• 5+ years of experience in controls/automation, construction or related field in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.
• Prior AWS/Amazon experience.
• 4+ years of military service.

Benefits

Amazon offers a competitive compensation package, including sign-on bonuses and RSUs. Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, AD&D, EAP, mental health support, and flexible spending accounts. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.