Controls Technician, DCC Communities

Amazon; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Sterling, VA is seeking a Controls Technician for their Data Center Controls Engineering team. You will be responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) across multiple data centers.

The ideal candidate should have experience in controls/automation and must demonstrate a strong understanding of industrial control systems. Comprehensive benefits will be provided, along with competitive hourly compensation ranging from $32.00 to $57.00.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant industrial controls experience or 3+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with common communication protocols like MQTT, BACnet, or MODBUS.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial control systems.
• Mentor facilities team members on operations and controls.
• Support multiple data centers with project management tasks.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Low-voltage controls

Wiring and networking

Troubleshooting

HVAC controls

Education

High school or equivalent diploma

Associate’s degree or trade school certification

Tools

Standard hand tools

Digital metering equipment

Calibration/diagnostic equipment

Job description

Stellen-ID: 10454034 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Overview

The Data Center Controls Engineering team is looking for a Controls Technician for Service & Construction of the Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. The role involves installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial controls systems including field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking and programming. The technician will support multiple data centers, mentor facilities teams, and drive automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, service, and upgrade BMS and EPMS systems across multiple data centers.
• Mentor and train facilities team members on BMS and EPMS operations and controls.
• Manage small to medium‑sized projects and programs.
• Perform point‑to‑point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Conduct first‑line diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of programming code and hardware for BMS and EPMS.
• Execute provisioning processes for servers, controllers, industrial PCs, and network configurations, including communication testing between third‑party devices and controllers or servers.
• Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors.
• Interpret electrical schematics and control panel drawings, applying knowledge of closed‑loop controls and field sensor scaling.
• Supervise low‑voltage electrical contractors for wiring and installation of field devices in compliance with AWS requirements.
• Provide commissioning and systems‑level testing support.
• Create red‑lined drawings and documentation of systems.
• Follow change‑management processes to generate work requests and methods of procedures.
• Participate in factory witness tests at vendor or panel builder facilities.
• Perform root‑cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
• Ensure personnel on site use proper safety methodology.
• Monitor and review ticketing systems, conduct root‑cause analysis, and prioritize tasks.
• Manage service agreements, including vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and financial invoice review.
• Handle material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment while using OSHA‑standard safety equipment, ladders, step stools, and personal protective equipment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• 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 control systems, knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, relays, and troubleshooting using standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment in a data center, hospitals, large commercial complexes, 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.
• International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Experience with common communication protocols such as 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 environments.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout, as well as low‑voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.

Equal Opportunity

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

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional 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 at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Compensation & Location

The base salary range for this position is 32.00 – 57.00 USD hourly. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. The position is located in USA, VA, Sterling.