Data Center Controls Tech, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Controls Technician to support service and construction of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) in Amazon data centers. The role involves commissioning, testing, and documentation to ensure optimal system performance.

You will read electrical schematics, supervise low voltage contractors, and participate in factory tests. The position requires on-site work at data center locations and occasional after-hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree with one year related to industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent electrical/mechanical operations.
• Minimum one year of experience with computer components and operating systems.
• Minimum one year of experience with mission-critical low/medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, service, and upgrade BMS and EPMS in multiple data centers.
• Mentor Facilities team on BMS/EPMS operations.
• Audit and manage enterprise asset management systems for BMS/EPMS installations.
• Manage small to medium projects and programs.
• Perform point-to-point checkouts between devices and controllers.
• Diagnostics and maintenance of BMS/EPMS hardware and programming.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

Electrical systems

Low/Medium voltage

Reading schematics

Project management

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in instrumentation/controls

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Asset management software

SCADA/BMS/EPMS tooling

Job description

Controls Technician – Service & Construction of BMS and EPMS in Amazon Data Centers

The Data Center Global Controls 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 work in and support multiple Data Centers by deploying, servicing, and upgrading BMS and EPMS systems.
• Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of the BMS and EPMS systems.
• Audit, maintain, and manage computer enterprise asset management systems for BMS and EPMS installations.
• Manage small to medium size projects and programs.
• Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Perform first‑line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with the BMS and EPMS in data centers.
• Perform provisioning process for servers, controllers, industrial PCs and network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.
• Installation, replacement, 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 functions typically performed by industrial controllers.
• Supervise low voltage electrical contractors who are performing wiring and installation of field devices in compliance with AWS requirements.
• Commissioning and systems level testing support.
• Create red‑lined drawings and documentation of systems.
• Follow change management process to generate work requests and method of procedures.
• Participate in factory witnessed tests at vendor's or panel builder's facility.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.
• Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation.
• Perform 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 service activities such as monitoring/reviewing ticketing systems, performing root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.
• Actively manage service agreements to include vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and financial invoice review.

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.
• On occasions, lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Technical (Military/ Trade School) School diploma or Associate degree with one year experience related to industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent electrical or mechanical operations experience.
• Minimum one year of experience working with computer components and operating systems.
• Minimum one year of experience with mission‑critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of industrial controls system, controllers, and programming including troubleshooting of industrial controls analog, discrete and networked input/output field signals.
• One‑year experience working in a data center or mission‑critical environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.

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.

USA, VA, Sterling – 32.00 – 57.00 USD hourly

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.