Entry Level Data Center Controls Engineer Jobs in Lubbock, TX

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 the operation and control of BMS and EPMS systems.
Manage small to medium-sized 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 BMS and EPMS in data centers.
Execute provisioning processes for servers, controllers, industrial PCs, and network configurations, including communication testing between third-party devices and controllers or servers.
Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel drawings with a basic understanding of closed-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.
Provide commissioning and systems-level testing support.
Create red-lined drawings and documentation of systems.
Follow change management processes to generate work requests and methods of procedures.
Participate in factory witness tests at vendor or panel builder facilities.
Perform root cause analysis during testing and commissioning.
Ensure personnel on site utilize proper safety methodology.
Perform service activities including monitoring and reviewing ticketing systems, conducting root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.
Actively manage service agreements including vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and financial invoice review.
Participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, and utilize OSHA-standard safety equipment including limited weight-bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety harnesses.
Perform other tasks as assigned by manager
A day in the life
A typical day is attending morning construction/commissioning meetings, assessing and prioritization of project tasks and service tickets for the given day

Field work which requires configuring controllers, testing sensors, troubleshooting, safety site walks, and supporting general startup processes. Technician is responsible for logging their daily efforts in construction and service related AWS tools.
The mission of the Data Center Controls Engineering team is to manage the design, deployment, and service of a highly reliable electrical and mechanical control system for the life-cycle of an AWS data center.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
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.
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
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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.
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