Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 44,083 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Oregon is seeking Controls Technicians for Service & Construction of Building Management Systems and EPMS in data centers. You will install, test and troubleshoot field devices, read schematics, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, configuring controllers, and performing startup and commissioning activities across multiple sites. On-call rotations and after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ITAR compliance is mandatory.
• Technical training with 1+ year in industrial/HVAC controls or 3+ years without a degree.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, sensors, relays and troubleshooting.
• Experience with low voltage controls, wiring, networking signals, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in installation, testing and startup of BMS/EPMS in data centers.
• Verify field devices, configure AHU controllers, VFDs and sensors.
• Perform first-line diagnostics and maintenance of controls systems.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors and review as-built drawings.
• Support on-call rotations and after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Wiring and installation

Field devices configuration

Low voltage controls

Non-standard hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ITAR compliance

Associate’s degree / trade training in technical field

1+ year experience in industrial/HVAC controls

3+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Hand tools

Digital metering

Calibration/diagnostic equipment

Networking cables

Electrical tools

Job description

Description

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

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

The Data Center Global Services 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 ideal candidate will possess technical background and experience in installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking and programming associated with the industrial controls systems. Controls Technicians 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. They will verify, configure, and troubleshoot field devices including Air Handler Unit (AHU) controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Temperature and Pressure Sensors, and Third Party Network or Serial Devices, controllers and network equipment.

Key job responsibilities

• Primarily working in field at Data Center sites and supporting multiple sites under Deployment and/or Service.
• Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation associated with the BMS and EPMS in data centers.
• Perform network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.
• 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/OR functions typically performed by industrial controllers.
• Supervise low voltage electrical contractors who perform wiring and installation of field devices.
• Commissioning and systems level testing support.
• Provide red-lined drawings and recommendations based on field work and verify accuracy of as-built drawings.
• Assist in performing 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 responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.

Physical Requirements

• Walk jobsites in uneven terrain and work at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or craw.
• On occasions, lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
• Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Candidate must meet ITAR Compliance.
• Associate’s degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field with 1+ years of relevant industrial Controls or HVAC controls experience, OR 3+ years of relevant industrial or HVAC controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, relays and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment in a data center, hospitals, large commercial complex, water, power, oil & gas or similar industries.
• 1+ years of experience working with low voltage controls, wiring, networking signals, electrical and mechanical systems, computers and operating systems.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Experiencing using common communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet, and/or MODBUS).
• 5+ years of experience in controls/automation, construction or related field in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience in data centers or mission critical environment
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling.
• Prior AWS/Amazon experience
• 4+ Yr. Military Service

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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Job ID: A10454542