Data Center Controls Tech, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls; AWS

Data Center Controls Tech, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

The Data Center Global Controls team seeks a Controls Technician to support the Service & Construction of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. The role requires a strong technical background in industrial controls, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking, and programming.

• 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, network configurations, and test communications with third‑party devices.
• Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors; read electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Supervise low‑voltage electrical contractors and ensure compliance with AWS requirements.
• Provide commissioning and system‑level testing support.
• Create red‑lined drawings and documentation of systems.
• Follow change‑management processes to generate work requests and method procedures.
• Participate in factory‑witnessed tests at vendor or panel‑builder facilities.
• Recommend design improvements based on user consultation.
• Perform root‑cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
• Ensure all personnel on site use proper safety methodology.
• Work on‑call and on a rotating schedule; respond to after‑hours emergencies.
• Monitor ticketing systems, perform root‑cause analysis, and prioritize tasks.
• Manage service agreements, including vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and invoice review.

• Walk job sites on uneven terrain, work at heights, and use ladders.
• Use hands, fingers, and arms for handling or manipulating equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.
• Lift up to 49 pounds; participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Technical or associate degree with at least one year of experience in industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent electrical/mechanical operations experience.
• Minimum one year experience with computer components and operating systems.
• Minimum one year experience with mission‑critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.

• Basic understanding of industrial control systems, controllers, and programming, including troubleshooting of analog, discrete, and networked input/output field signals.
• One‑year experience in a data center or mission‑critical environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• ISA Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout, low‑voltage copper/fiber cabling.

Base salary range: $32.00–$57.00 USD hourly.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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