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Controls Manager

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Stevensburg, VAJob$129–193K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$129–193K/yr
Location
Stevensburg, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Amazon is hiring a Controls Manager. The Controls Manager at Amazon's Data Center Capacity Delivery team is responsible for deploying and servicing building automation systems and electrical power monitoring systems within Amazon data centers. This role involves managing a technical team, contributing to innovations in building controls and automation, and aligning these systems with broader business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial controls, project/construction management, mechanical, electrical, or technology.

Key focus areas include Implement and track team goals, report status of ongoing projects upwards, Develop launch plans for new hires, and identify team needs, and Manage project engineering to determine scope of work relative to design intent.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Mechanical Engineering Or Equivalent Experience, 3+ Years Managing Controls Teams, and 4+ Years Controls Management Projects. Important skills include Cross Functional Team Collaboration. Preferred (not required): BMS/EPMS Deployment, Building Controls And Automation, Industrial Controls System, and Project/Construction Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cross Functional Team CollaborationBMS/EPMS DeploymentBuilding Controls and AutomationIndustrial Controls SystemProject/Construction ManagementMechanicalElectricalTechnology BackgroundStrategic ThinkingTeam Goal ImplementationTeam Status ReportingInterviewingNew Hire Launch Plan DevelopmentTeam Needs IdentificationBMS/EPMS InstallationBMS/EPMS ProgrammingBMS/EPMS TroubleshootingIndustrial Controls Systems InstallationIndustrial Controls Systems ProgrammingIndustrial Controls Systems TroubleshootingStrong Writing SkillsControl Diagrams UnderstandingBuilding Operations UnderstandingControl Circuits UnderstandingIndustrial HVAC UnderstandingCustomer Needs AscertainmentProject Scope DevelopmentSpecifications DevelopmentProject Engineering ManagementSpecifications Reading and InterpretationSpecifications ImplementationControl Panels Drawing DevelopmentPower Distribution Drawing DevelopmentJunction Boxes Drawing DevelopmentGeneral Arrangement Drawing DevelopmentInternal Layout Drawing DevelopmentSchematics Drawing DevelopmentInterconnection and Wire Diagrams DevelopmentLogic Diagrams DevelopmentProgrammable Logical ControllerDistributed Control SystemFacility Systems InspectionFacility Systems TestingFacility Systems CommissioningTechnical AssistanceProject Work CoordinationData Center System-Level ArchitectureAWS/Amazon Experience

Qualifications

Experience Operating a Mission-Critical Team or ProductBachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's in Equivalent Engineering Science8+ Years Relevant Controls Experience12+ Years Relevant Controls Experience3+ Years Direct Management of Controls Professionals3+ Years Mentoring Controls Professionals3+ Years Leading Controls Professionals3+ Years Coaching Controls Professionals3+ Years Hiring Controls Professionals3+ Years Promoting Controls Professionals

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.

The Data Center Capacity Delivery team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our organization as Controls Manager, responsible for the building automation systems and electrical power monitoring system ((BMS/EPMS) deployment and service 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 have experience managing a local or remotely located team of highly technically skilled individuals. The candidate will possess a industrial Controls System, project/construction management, mechanical, electrical or technology background that enables him/her to undertake the challenges of sophisticated controls platforms and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning building controls and automation with the larger objectives of the business.

Key job 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 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.

Experience in development of drawings for control panels, power distribution, junction boxes. Included in the drawings are the general arrangement, internal layout, schematics and interconnection and wire diagrams.

Experience developing logic diagrams in the International Automation format for complex logic devices such as Programmable Logical Controller and Distributed Control System.

Experience performing inspects, testing, and commission of the facility systems.

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.

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience operating a mission-critical team or product

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science plus 8+ years of relevant controls experience, OR 12+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.

  • 3+ years of experience directly managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching teams of controls professionals.

  • 3+ years of experience hiring, promoting, disciplining, and developing teams of controls professionals.

  • 4+ years of experience in controls management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.

  • 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with controls and project execution.

  • 3+ years of experience managing deployment of complex electrical and mechanical controls systems, including large scale power distribution or generation, and cooling systems.

  • 4+ years of experience in developing, monitoring, and maintaining critical path master and micro project schedules for complex large-scale mission critical projects.

  • Experience working with cross function teams to deliver complex construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or other science)

  • 6+ Yrs. directly managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching teams of controls professionals

  • 8+ Yrs. Exp. Project Management and Vendor Management

  • 3+ Yrs. Exp. In Data Center system-level architecture and electrical engineering principals

  • 3+ Yrs. Exp. In Data Center system-level architecture and mechanical engineering principals

  • Prior AWS/Amazon experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, VA, FREDERICKSBURG - 129,200.00 - 193,000.00 USD annually

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