Data Center Controls Tech, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls (AWS)

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 is seeking a Data Center Controls Technician to support building management and power monitoring systems across multiple data centers. The role requires hands-on experience with industrial controls, sensors, networking, and programming, and involves on-call duties in a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include deploying, servicing, and upgrading BMS/EPMS, mentoring the Facilities team, and performing root-cause analysis during testing and commissioning to ensure safe, reliable data

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or associate degree with at least one year in industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent operations.
• Minimum one year experience with computer components and operating systems.
• Minimum one year experience with mission‑critical low/medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, service, and upgrade BMS and EPMS across data centers.
• Mentor Facilities team on operation and control of BMS/EPMS.
• Audit and manage enterprise asset management systems for BMS/EPMS.
• Manage small-to-medium size projects and programs.
• Perform point-to-point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Troubleshoot and maintain BMS/EPMS programming code and hardware.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Team training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/associate degree

Tools

BMS

EPMS

Industrial controls

Networking

Schematic reading

Job description

Data Center Controls Tech, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls

Job ID: 10388876 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

The Data Center Global Controls team seeks a Controls Technician to support the Service & Construction of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within Amazon data centers. The role requires a strong technical background in industrial controls, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking, and programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, service, and upgrade BMS and EPMS systems across multiple data centers.
• Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of BMS and EPMS.
• 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.
• Conduct first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with BMS and EPMS.
• Provision servers, controllers, industrial PCs, network configurations, and test communications with third‑party devices.
• Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors; read electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Supervise low‑voltage electrical contractors and ensure compliance with AWS requirements.
• Provide commissioning and system‑level testing support.
• Create red‑lined drawings and documentation of systems.
• Follow change‑management processes to generate work requests and method procedures.
• Participate in factory‑witnessed tests at vendor or panel‑builder facilities.
• Recommend design improvements based on user consultation.
• Perform root‑cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
• Ensure all personnel on site use proper safety methodology.
• Work on‑call and on a rotating schedule; respond to after‑hours emergencies.
• Monitor ticketing systems, perform root‑cause analysis, and prioritize tasks.
• Manage service agreements, including vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and invoice review.

Physical Requirements

• Walk job sites on uneven terrain, work at heights, and use ladders.
• Use hands, fingers, and arms for handling or manipulating equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.
• Lift up to 49 pounds; participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Technical or associate degree with at least one year of experience in industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent electrical/mechanical operations experience.
• Minimum one year experience with computer components and operating systems.
• Minimum one year experience with mission‑critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation

Base salary range: $32.00–$57.00 USD hourly.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

EEO Statement

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

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