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 them to completion.
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. A Controls Technician 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.
· Open to up to 50% travel
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.
About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led
affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our
differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our
Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences,
inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
professional.
#DCCD_AMER Basic Qualifications: - 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 working with computer components and operating systems.
- Minimum one year working with mission critical low and medium voltage
electrical and/or mechanical systems. Preferred Qualifications: - 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
- Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, controllers, and
programming including troubleshooting of industrial controls analog, discrete
and networked input/output field signals.
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
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information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic
markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $61,700/year in our lowest
geographic market up to $138,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is
based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on
job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation
company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other
forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package,
in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For
more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits
[https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits]. This position will
remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external
career site.