Data Center Technical Operations Engineer - Data Center Technical Operations En

12-month contract position located onsite in Umatilla, OR. Pay rate: $40 - $50 hourly.

About the Role

The Cx Owners Rep is responsible for supporting vendors, contractors, and other teams involved in the retro commissioning of various systems in operational data centers, including:

• Medium and low voltage power systems
• Generators
• UPS
• HVAC (Air Handlers / Exhaust Fans / VFD)
• Chilled Water Systems
• Building Management systems (BMS)
• Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Testing and balancing
• Pumps and Hydronic systems

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure in existing operational facilities.
• Review as-built documents and equipment submittals.
• Manage third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite functional and integrated systems testing.
• Resolve technical issues through deep dives and address schedule impacts with a bias for action.
• Share lessons learned to contribute to team growth and program improvements.
• Provide multi-discipline input into scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of retro commissioning projects.
• Audit Cx vendors' activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements while minimizing impact to operational data centers.
• Report retro commissioning progress and metrics regularly using AWS project reporting format.
• Lead several projects simultaneously to achieve key milestones and deliver optimized data center performance.
• Manage project budget as approved by Finance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience.
• High technical competency in either mechanical, electrical, or control systems utilized in critical infrastructures, with the capability to learn and be trained in the others.
• Ability to understand design concepts and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor submittals, and sequences of operations.
• Provide feedback on design documentation in accordance with Amazon standards for basis of design.
• Develop and primarily review commissioning documentation such as test plans, scripts, and reports to ensure accuracy in accordance with design requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); SharePoint (or similar) preferred.
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work in high-stress environments.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures.
• Ability to read and edit construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.).
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals.

Benefits

• Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team and a certified Career Coach.