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Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Data Center Controls Tech, Controls Deployment and Service in Aldie
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A Data Center Technician or Engineer organizes data access, maintenance and access support to a data center. Maybe help to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
$82,871 / year median in Virginia
+3% projected growth
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Amazon Data Services, Inc.Industry:
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20105Post Date:
08/19/2026 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 new innovations in the area of building controls and automation this is the challenge you are looking for! The candidate will possess technical background and experience in installation, troubleshooting, operations and/or maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking and programming associated with the industrial controls systems. The candidate may also have relevant experience operating and maintaining mission critical electrical and mechanical 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. A Controls Technician is expected to actively innovate on behalf of their customers in the area of Data Center building automation. Key job 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.Physical Requirements:
Must be able to travel between Fairless Hills and Berwick Datacenter sites as required per deployment schedule. 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 crawl. On occasions, lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more. About the team 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.
- 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of integration, testing and automation experience
- Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant industrial Controls or HVAC controls experience, OR 6+ years of relevant industrial or HVAC controls experience in lieu of a degree.
- Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, knowledge of meters, devices, sensors, relays and troubleshooting utilizing standard hand tools, digital metering, or calibration/diagnostic equipment in a data center, hospitals, large commercial complex, water, power, oil & gas or similar industries.
- Ability to work non-standard hours and differing work rotations/shifts and overtime as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experiencing using common communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet, and/or MODBUS).
- 5+ years of experience in controls/automation, construction or related field in a technical environment.
- International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
USA, VA, ALDIE
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