Controls Manager, Mississippi

At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. If youd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online this is your chance to make history.

The Data Center Capacity Delivery team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our organization as Controls Manager responsible for the building automation systems and electrical power monitoring system ((BMS/EPMS) deployment and service 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 ideal candidate will have experience managing a local or remotely located team of highly technically skilled individuals. The candidate will possess a industrial Controls System project/construction management mechanical electrical or technology background that enables him/her to undertake the challenges of sophisticated controls platforms and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning building controls and automation with the larger objectives of the business.


Key job responsibilities
Managing team of Data Center Controls Engineers and Technicians.
Able to implement and track team goals projects budget report the status of ongoing projects upwards.
Experienced Interviewer able to develop launch plans for new hires and identify team needs.
Strong writing skills able to articulate thoughts clearly and concisely
Experienced in Installation Programming and troubleshooting of BMS/EPMS systems and/or industrial controls systems.
Understanding of: electrical diagrams control diagrams building operations control circuits industrial HVAC.
Ability to ascertain customer needs to help develop project scope and specifications.
Ability to manage scope of work relative to the site specifics and customer needs.
Ability to manage project engineering to determine the scope of work relative to the design intent of the customer needs.
Ability to read and interpret specifications and implementing those specifications as they apply the work environment.
Development of Scope of Work Level of Efforts (LOE) project plan and budget.
Development of control panel BOMs
Development of ISA data sheets for temperature level flow and pressure transmitters along with ISA data sheets for control valves positioners analytical and various other types of instrumentation.
Preparation of cable routing plans and schedules.
Review of drawings for control panels power distribution junction boxes. Included in the drawings are the general arrangement internal layout schematics and interconnection and wire diagrams.
Performing inspects testing and commission of the data centers related BMS and EPMS system.
Work individually and as part of a team to develop new products support existing products test and evaluate equipment.
Provide technical assistance as needed to internal customers.
Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
Manage service and construction contracts with vendors.
Able to operate with little to no supervision
Travel domestically no more than 15%

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
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.

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- 3 years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
- 3 years of people management and team development experience
- 4 years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals bidding change orders quality control RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering science plus 8 years of relevant controls experience OR 12 years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
- 4 years of experience in controls management of large complex projects involving large-scale mechanical electrical and controls systems.
- 3 years of experience managing deployment of complex electrical and mechanical controls systems including large scale power distribution or generation and cooling systems.

- Masters degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8 years of vendor management experience
- 6 Yrs. Directly managing mentoring leading and coaching teams of controls professionals
- 3 Yrs. Data Center system-level architecture and electrical engineering principals
- 3 Yrs. Data Center system-level architecture and mechanical engineering principals
- Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure
- Certified as a Professional Engineer (PE)
- Prior AWS/Amazon experience
- 5 Yr. Military Service

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $119400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $227800/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.