hackajob · 17 hours ago
Commissioning Engineer, AMER-West ACx at Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Umatilla, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years exphackajob is collaborating with Archer to connect exceptional tech professionals with Amazon Data Services, Inc. for the role of Commissioning Engineer. The Commissioning Engineer (CxE) will provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing project commissioning vendors.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Commissioning Engineer (CxE) provides testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure
CxEs review design documents, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and manage third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing
They take Ownership of their projects’ successes by Diving Deep to resolve technical issues and having Bias for Action to address everchanging schedule and coordination demands onsite
Additionally, CxEs communicate lessons learned and continuously collaborate on program improvements
The CxE shall provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects
In addition, the CxE will be required to review component submittal packages, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), perform system level and integrated system testing
During commissioning the CxE will continuously audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements
Additionally, the individual will be responsible for comprehensive weekly reporting of status of all ongoing projects and lessons learned to continually improve the quality of our program
This position will include coverage of multiple inflight projects and short timelines
On a typical project, the CxE works across AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams to coordinate site activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure each issue has clear path to resolution
The CxE manages the project commissioning vendor whose primary scope is to identify issues, determine criticality, propose solutions, and document their findings
If project turnover is at risk, the CxE escalates to the appropriate stakeholders
Upon project completion, the CxE will communicate lessons learned to help peers on similar projects in flight and participate in initiatives that drive improvement to the commissioning program
Qualification
Required
5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience
High technical competency in either mechanical or electrical or control systems utilized in critical infrastructures, with the capability to learn and be trained in the others
Understand the design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor submittals and sequences of operations and provide feedback on the same in accordance with Amazon standards for basis of design
Develop but majorly review commissioning documentation such as test plans, scripts and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy in accordance with the design requirements
Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 25% of the year
Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed
U.S Citizenship Required
Walk job sites in uneven terrain
Work at heights and from ladders
Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
Carry objects weighing up to 49 pounds for short distances
Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration with potential for night and weekends
Perform physical tasks throughout the day without becoming overly tired
Ability to manipulate small wires and objects easily
Work in a noisy environment
Work in environments that are colder or hotter than a normal office environment
Preferred
Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook required; advanced knowledge of SharePoint (or similar) preferred
Strong communication skills, detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work in high stress environments to maintain calm and respectful interaction with multiple teams
Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures
Ability to read and edit construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.)
Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
hackajob
The AI-native tech hiring platform trusted by enterprises, scale-ups, and 1M+ tech professionals worldwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$33MKey Investors
Volition CapitalAVP,Downing VenturesDowning Ventures
2023-05-03Series B· $25M
2018-10-25Series A· $6.7M
2017-03-31Seed· $0.58M
Leadership Team
Mark Chaffey
CEO
Phil Kell
VP - Marketplace
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