Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery

Amazon; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 39,950 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Controls Technician for our data centers in Canton, MS. This position involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and maintaining building management systems and electrical power monitoring systems.

You will work on-site, ensuring safety and security standards while collaborating with a diverse team. Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience and 1+ years in controls or HVAC systems. The hourly pay ranges from $29.00 to $51.00.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in controls or HVAC
• Basic understanding of industrial controls necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and maintenance on BMS and EPMS.
• Commission systems and provide technical support.
• Supervise contractors installing field devices.

Skills

Low voltage controls experience

Electrical and mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Networking signals

Education

Associate’s degree in technical field

ITAR Compliance certification

Tools

Digital metering tools

Calibration/diagnostic equipment

Job description

Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery

Stellen-ID: 10454543 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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 across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own.

Job Overview

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.

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.
• 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 respond 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 crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
• Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.

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.
• International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Experience 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+ years of military service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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.

Compensation & Benefits

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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