Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services 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.

The Data Center Global Services 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!

• Primarily working in field at Data Center sites and supporting multiple sites under Deployment and/or Service.
• Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation associated with the BMS and EPMS in data centers.
• Perform 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 sensors scaling, AND/OR 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.
• 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 and respond to after‑hours emergencies.
• Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.

• Walk jobsites 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.
• Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.
• 3+ years of industrial controls and automation experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent.
• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• 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.
• Ability to work non‑standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts and overtime as required.

• Experience working in a data…