Data Center Controls Tech, Controls team; AWS

Data Center Controls Tech, Controls Team

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our Controls organization as a Controls Technician for the Service & Construction of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. This role focuses on installation, troubleshooting, operations and maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking, and programming associated with industrial control systems.

• Deploy, service and upgrade BMS and EPMS systems across multiple data centers.
• Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of BMS and EPMS.
• 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.
• Conduct first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with BMS and EPMS.
• Provision servers, controllers, industrial PCs, and network configurations, and conduct communication testing with third‑party devices.
• Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, control panel drawings.
• Supervise low‑voltage electrical contractors performing wiring and installation of field devices in compliance with AWS requirements.
• Provide 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 panel‑builder facilities.
• Perform root‑cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
• Ensure all personnel on site use proper safety methodology.
• Work on-call and rotating schedule when required, and respond to after‑hours emergencies.
• Monitor and review ticketing systems, perform root‑cause analysis, and prioritize tasks.
• Manage service agreements to include vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and invoice review.
• Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation.

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain and work at heights from ladders.
• Regularly walk, 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.

• 1+ years of professional work experience or equivalent technical experience with computer systems and technology components.
• Technical (Military/Trade School) diploma or Associate degree with at least one year of experience in industrial instrumentation/controls, electrical or mechanical operations.
• Minimum one year of experience with mission‑critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Basic understanding of industrial controls systems, controllers, and programming including troubleshooting of analog, discrete and networked input/output field signals.

• One year of experience working in a data center or mission‑critical environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• ISA Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low‑voltage copper/fiber cabling.

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, optional Supplemental life plans), Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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