Controls Engineer

Apod Discounts Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking Controls Engineers to support deployment, servicing and ongoing operation of data centre automation systems across AWS infrastructure environments.

Working within the Controls Deployment & Service (CDS) team, you will help deliver and support Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) that ensure the health, reliability and performance of AWS data centres.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in critical infrastructure or data centre environments is highly regarded.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation, drawings and specifications desirable.
• Experience collaborating across technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
• Supporting critical projects and automation upgrades across AWS data centres.
• Diagnosing and resolving operational events impacting data centre systems.
• Supporting service and maintenance activities within defined SLAs.
• Working closely with construction, commissioning, operations, engineering and vendor teams.
• Supporting initiatives to improve operational efficiency and infrastructure reliability.

Skills

Power management

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Critical infra

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

BMS

EPMS

Job description

Overview

AWS is seeking Controls Engineers to support the deployment, servicing and ongoing operation of critical data centre automation systems across AWS infrastructure environments. Working within the Controls Deployment & Service (CDS) team, you will help deliver and support Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) that ensure the health, reliability and performance of AWS data centres. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate across multiple teams in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

About the organisation

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, trusted by organisations ranging from startups to Global 500 companies. AWS Infrastructure Services supports the design, planning, delivery and operation of AWS global infrastructure, including the systems and facilities that keep the cloud running. Amazon actively supports veteran and military community employment pathways through dedicated mentoring, onboarding and support programs, recognising the leadership, adaptability and operational experience veterans and first responders bring to high-performing teams.

The role

As a Controls Engineer within the Controls Deployment & Service (CDS) team, you will support the deployment, servicing and upgrade of data centre automation systems across AWS infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deployment and support of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Supporting critical projects and automation upgrades across AWS data centres
• Diagnosing and resolving operational events impacting data centre systems
• Supporting service and maintenance activities within defined SLAs
• Working closely with construction, commissioning, operations, engineering and vendor teams
• Supporting initiatives to improve operational efficiency and infrastructure reliability

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Experience working in critical infrastructure, industrial automation or data centre environments highly regarded
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation, drawings and specifications desirable
• Experience collaborating across technical and operational teams

Requirements

• Australian Citizenship required
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Government Security Clearance
• Ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally as required
• Ability to work in fast-paced operational and project environments