Data Center Controls Tech, Atlanta

Job Title

Data Center Controls Tech, Atlanta

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Location:

Atlanta, GA

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 innovations in building controls and automation, this is the challenge you are looking for.

• 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 sensor scaling, and functions typically performed by industrial controllers.
• Supervise low voltage electrical contractors 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 vendors or in panel builders 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.

• Walk job sites 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.

A typical day includes attending morning construction/commissioning meetings, assessing and prioritizing project tasks and service tickets for the day, performing field work requiring configuring controllers, testing sensors, troubleshooting, conducting safety site walks, and supporting general startup processes. The technician is responsible for logging daily efforts in construction and service related AWS tools.

• 1+ years of technical work with computer systems and technology components experience, or experience in technical work related to computer systems and technology components.
• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical, or 1+ years of data center or mission critical facilities experience.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of industrial controls system, controllers, and programming including troubleshooting of industrial controls analog, discrete and networked input/output field signals.

• 1+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering 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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit…