Job title: Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery
Company: Amazon
Job description: DESCRIPTION
Job summary
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is helping U.S. Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems. We’re using the latest cloud computing technologies and helping these groups understand application architectures and integration approaches.
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. Controls Technicians 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.
Role Responsibilities and Requirements:
· Primarily working in field at Data Center sites and supporting multiple sites under Deployment and/or Service.
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· 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.
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.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and satisfy other security related requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Technical (Military/ Trade School) School diploma or Associate degree with one year experience related to industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent experience.
· Minimum one year of experience working with computer components and operating systems.
· Minimum one year of experience with low and medium voltage electrical gears and/or mechanical rotating equipment.
· Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, controllers, and programming including troubleshooting of industrial controls analog, discrete and networked input/output field signals.
· Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above
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.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Mentorship and Career growth
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.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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Location: Culpeper, VA
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