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Data Center Controls Tech, Deployment at Amazon Web… · Herndon
Entry LevelOn-siteHerndon, VA$67k–$119k/yr
Skills
building management systems (bms)electrical power monitoring system (epms)installation of field sensors and controllerstroubleshooting industrial controls systemsprogramming industrial controllerslow and medium voltage electrical systemselectrical schematics readingcontrol panel drawingsindustrial controls analog and discrete signalsnetwork design and low voltage cablingprovisioning servers and network configurationscalibration of sensorsroot cause analysisquality assurance
Job Description
Summary: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Controls Technician to join their Data Center Global Controls team. The role involves the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) within AWS data centers.
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 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
Required Qualifications:
- 1+ years of professional work experience, or experience in technical work related to computer systems and technology components
- 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 with mission critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
- 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
- International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification
Required Skills: Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS), Installation of field sensors and controllers, Troubleshooting industrial controls systems, Programming industrial controllers, Low and medium voltage electrical systems, Electrical schematics reading, Control panel drawings, Industrial controls analog and discrete signals, Network design and low voltage cabling, Provisioning servers and network configurations, Calibration of sensors, Root cause analysis, Quality assurance
Benefits: Sign-on payments, Restricted stock units (RSUs), 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, Parental leave
Benefits
Sign-on payments
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
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
Parental leave