Amazon · 19 hours ago
Controls Manager, AMER US East Controls
Herndon, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $228K/yr
5+ years expAmazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Controls Manager to oversee a team of Controls Technicians responsible for building automation systems and electrical power monitoring systems within Amazon data centers. The role involves managing team goals, project scopes, and providing technical assistance while ensuring high standards for safety and security in operations.
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Responsibilities
Able to implement and track team goals, report the status of ongoing projects upwards
Experienced Interviewer, able to develop launch plans for new hires, and identify team needs
Experienced in Installation, Programming and troubleshooting of BMS/EPMS systems and/or industrial controls systems
Strong writing skills, able to articulate thoughts clearly and concisely
Understanding of: electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC
Ability to ascertain customer needs to help develop project scope and specifications
Ability to manage scope of work relative to the site specifics and customer needs
Ability to manage project engineering to determine the scope of work relative to the design intent of the customer needs
Ability to read and interpret specifications and implementing those specifications as they apply the work environment
Provide technical assistance as needed to internal customers
Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget
Qualification
Required
2+ years of people management and team development experience
B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical or other related engineering degree with 5 + years of industrial controls system related work experience or 10+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree
2+ years hiring, promoting, disciplining, and developing teams of controls professionals
5+ years working in high availability environments such as Data Centers, Hospitals, Oil & Gas, Energy, Water or Manufacturing Industries
Preferred
5+ years of work in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation experience
Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams, preferably in a Controls, Mechanical or electrical construction environment
Experience as a Controls Engineering Specialist
4 years of managing a highly skilled team
Project management, organization and problem solving skills with a drive for results and the ability to handle multiple task
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, HVAC, or other related engineering degrees
Benefits
Equity
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Company
Amazon
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$8.11BKey Investors
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