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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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.

The Data Center Controls Engineering 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!

The candidate will possess technical background and experience in installation troubleshooting operations and/or maintenance of field sensors controllers wiring networking and programming associated with the industrial controls systems. The candidate may also have relevant experience operating and maintaining mission critical electrical and mechanical systems. A Controls Technician shall be responsible for participating in the installation testing troubleshooting and startup of equipment and controls system associated with the BMS and EPMS system deployment in the data centers. A Controls Technician is expected to actively innovate on behalf of their customers in the area of Data Center building automation.

The position is based in Herndon / Virginia USA.
There is no VISA support provided for this role.

Key job responsibilities
Primarily work in and support multiple Data Centers by Deploying Servicing and Upgrading BMS and EPMS systems.
Perform first-line diagnostics troubleshooting and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with the BMS and EPMS in data centers.
Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
Perform provisioning process for servers controllers industrial PCs and network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.
Audit maintain and manage computer enterprise asset management systems for BMS and EPMS installations
Manage small to medium size projects and programs.
Installation replacement 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 functions typically performed by industrial controllers.
Supervise low voltage electrical contractors performing wiring and installation of field devices in compliance with AWS requirements.
Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of the BMS and EPMS systems.
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 in panel builders facility.
Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.
Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation.
Perform 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 service activities such as monitoring/reviewing ticketing systems performing root cause analysis and prioritizing tasks.
Actively manage service agreements to include vendor labor scheduling quality assurance and financial invoice review.


A day in the life
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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.

About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

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The mission of the Data Center Controls Engineering team is to manage the design deployment and service of a highly reliable electrical and mechanical control system for the life-cycle of an AWS data center.

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- Technical (Military/ Trade School) School diploma or Associate degree with one year experience related to industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent electrical or mechanical operations experience.
- Minimum one year working with computer components and operating systems.
- Minimum one year with mission critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.

- One-year experience working in a Data Center or mission critical environment.
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
- International Society of Automation (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.
- Basic understanding of Industrial controls system controllers and programming including troubleshooting of industrial controls analog discrete and networked input/output field signals.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $173400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.