Data Center Controls Tech, Controls team

About the role

The Data Center Global Controls team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our Controls organization as 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 the area of building controls and automation this is the challenge you are looking for!

Key job responsibilities

• Primarily work in and support multiple Data Centers by Deploying, Servicing, and Upgrading BMS and EPMS systems
• Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of the BMS and EPMS systems
• Audit, maintain, and manage computer enterprise asset management systems for BMS and EPMS installations
• Manage small to medium size projects and programs
• Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers
• Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with the BMS and EPMS in data centers
• Perform provisioning process for servers, controllers, industrial PCs and network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers
• Installation, replacement, configuration, and calibration of sensors
• Able to read and understand Electrical schematics, control panel drawings
• Basic understanding of close loop controls, field sensors scaling, and functions typically performed by industrial controllers
• Supervise low voltage electrical contractors performing wiring and installation of field devices in compliance with AWS requirements
• Commissioning and systems level testing support
• Create red-lined drawings and documentation of systems
• Follow change management process to generate work requests and method of procedures
• Participate in Factory witnessed tests at vendors or in panel builders facility
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager
• Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation
• Perform 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 and respond to after-hours emergencies
• Perform service activities such as monitoring/reviewing ticketing systems, performing root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks
• Actively manage service agreements to include vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and financial invoice review

Physical requirements

• Walk job-sites in uneven terrain and work at heights and from ladders
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• On occasions, lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more

A day in the life

A typical day is attending morning construction/commissioning meetings, assessing and prioritization of project tasks and service tickets for the given day. Field work which requires configuring controllers, testing sensors, troubleshooting, safety site walks, and supporting general startup processes. Technician is responsible for logging their daily efforts in construction and service related AWS tools.

About the team

The mission of the Data Center Controls Engineering team is to manage the design, deployment, and service of a highly reliable electrical and mechanical control system for the life-cycle of an AWS data center. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Basic qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field with 4 years of relevant industrial Controls or HVAC controls experience, OR 6 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
• 3 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

Preferred qualifications

• International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification
• Experiencing 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 environment
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
• Prior AWS/Amazon experience
• 4+ Yr. Military Service

Benefits and compensation

This position includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

USA, MS, Canton - 77,500.00 - 135,700.00 USD annually

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