Overview
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AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We’re the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to innovation. 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 deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale, speed, ability to build, invent, and simplify a resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.
Responsibilities
* Are controls subject matter experts (SMEs) with knowledge of building operations, electrical generation and distribution equipment (generators, UPS, etc.), mechanical plant and strategies (AHUs, chillers, etc.), BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC, electrical line-ups, one-line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical concepts
* Create, maintain, and disseminate project-specific scope of work (SOW) documents, specifications and engineering drawings as well as global design standards
* Operate in high security critical environments while maximizing productivity
* Innovate to develop new solutions to support team and company goals
* Interpret and develop mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings
* Serve as a central point of contact as technical subject matter expert for multiple internal and external groups regarding mechanical and electrical controls standards
* Manage and prioritize requests for information on new construction builds, existing site facilities support and legacy site enhancement projects
* Ensure systems are deployed and commissioned to documented standards
* Strive for frugality through budgetary review and customer-focused interpretation of needs
* Be a technical subject matter expert in mechanical and/or electrical controls
* Anticipate roadblocks and risks with escalation management
* Work quickly and autonomously to resolve unexpected challenges
* Effectively manage external consultants’ performance ensuring high quality delivery
* Review vendor bid packages and make selection recommendations
* Work across multiple projects simultaneously
* Interact with AWS cloud services and other applications to present, archive and analyze accumulated data
* Solve problems to drive results while handling multiple tasks
* Travel domestically and internationally as needed to manage projects (circa 25% of the time)
A day in the life
As part of the EMEA controls design team, you will lead the electrical and mechanical controls design of critical infrastructure projects including HV Substations, Leased and Colocation Data Centres, develop new processes and standards, and test new innovations in the controls space leveraging Amazon leadership principles.
About The Team
ABOUT AWS: Diverse Experiences. Amazon values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you 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.
Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue innovating to power customers’ businesses.
Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony and flexibility as part of our working culture, supporting a healthy balance at home and work.
Inclusive Team Culture: Our affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to bring bold ideas and perspectives to the table.
Mentorship and Career Growth: We continuously raise our performance bar and provide knowledge-sharing, mentorship and career-advancing resources.
Basic Qualifications
* Good understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC
* Demonstrated leadership in IT technology and MEP/ACS design engineering-focused environments
* Experience driving large-scale enterprise data center projects
* Fundamental understanding of Data Center IT Infrastructure
* BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
* B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related engineering degree
* Experience with building management systems (Schneider, Siemens, Tridium, Trend preferred) and electrical power monitoring systems (Schneider, Eaton preferred)
* Knowledge of Data Center Facilities Infrastructure and operation (PDU, UPS, Generators, etc.)
* Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
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Company – Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited
Job ID: A3099335
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