Commissioning Engineer AMER-East ACx

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Are you experienced in Critical Infrastructure Commissioning and looking for a fast paced environment to work in As a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) you will be part of highly creative efficient team tasked with tackling fascinating and challenging problems building and supporting the operations of Amazon owned data centers. The Amazon Commissioning team (ACx) understands evaluates defines and manages the expectations of construction quality in accordance to engineering designs to meet the customer requirements. The CxE is responsible for supporting vendors contractors and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems such as:

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

Physical Requirements:
Walk job sites in uneven terrain
Occasionally work longer than eight hours in duration with potential for weekends
Perform physical tasks throughout the day without becoming overly tired
Ability to manipulate small wires and objects easily
Work in a noisy environment
Work in environments that are colder or hotter than a normal office environment

Additional Job Requirements:
Ability to relocate to the Columbus OH area
Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 20 of the year.
Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office.
US Citizenship is required.



Key job responsibilities
The Commissioning Engineer (CxE) provides testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure. CxEs review design documents lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and manage thirdparty commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite prefunctional functional and integrated systems testing. They take Ownership of their projects successes by Diving Deep to resolve technical issues and having Bias for Action to address everchanging schedule and coordination demands onsite. Additionally CxEs communicate lessons learned and continuously collaborate on program improvements.

The CxE shall provide multidiscipline input into the scheduling test script development designing and planning of projects. In addition the CxE will be required to review component submittal packages lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT) perform system level and integrated system testing. During commissioning the CxE will continuously audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental quality and safety requirements. Additionally the individual will be responsible for comprehensive weekly reporting of status of all ongoing projects and lessons learned to continually improve the quality of our program. This position will include coverage of multiple inflight projects and tight timelines.


A day in the life
On a typical project the CxE works across AWS engineering capacity delivery operations and contractor teams to coordinate site activities prioritize tasks and ensure each issue has clear path to resolution. The CxE manages the project commissioning vendor whose primary scope is to identify issues determine criticality propose solutions and document their findings. If project turnover is at risk the CxE escalates to the appropriate stakeholders. Upon project completion the CxE will communicate lessons learned to help peers on similar projects in flight and participate in initiatives that drive improvement to the commissioning program.

About the team
The AWS Data Center Commissioning Team (ACx) is a wholly independent business within the DCGS organization. This team of veteran professional Electrical Engineers Mechanical Engineers Controls Engineers Architectural Engineers Project Managers Operators and seasoned Amazonians are uniquely positioned to provide deeply detailed engineering and operational review and testing of equipment designs operational functionality and construction practices. We are focused on ensuring the rapid delivery of a quality product while maintaining full transparency recording metrics of manufacturer/contractor/equipment issues prePFHO and identifying opportunities for all our peers and customers.

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3 years of engineering installation or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems
Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or 3 years of relevant discipline work experience
1 years of field level project support/

Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook required; advanced knowledge of project management tools example Procore Microsoft Projects Primavera Sharepoint
Effective communication skills detail oriented highly organized and able to work in high stress environments to maintain calm and respectful interaction with multiple teams
Advance 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

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