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.
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Data Center Capacity Delivery (DCCD) Commissioning team (Cx) is looking for a dynamic Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of AWS Data Centers. The successful candidate will work at sites located in APJC and support the Global team.
The responsibilities of the DCCD Cx Commissioning Engineer (CxE) include, but are not limited to, oversight and coordination of multi-discipline division of work related to pre-commissioning and commissioning of Amazon critical infrastructure construction and special projects.
The CxE is responsible for supporting and supervising vendors, contractors and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems including medium and low voltage power systems, Generators, UPS, HVAC, Chilled Water, BMS and EPMS systems. They provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, designing and planning of projects. In addition, the CxE will be required to review all multi-discipline integrated systems testing and commissioning documents to ensure they are compliant with the basis of design, specifications and standards of the project.
It is the CxE responsibility to ensure that all commissioning procedures follow the appropriate safety practices, policies and procedures. They enthusiastically participates in all project and company safety programs. CxE must also audit commissioning activities continuously to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements. The CxE proactively communicates with the DCCD Cx Regional Manager and the Cx team to ensure that the applicable test documents are created in accordance with all commissioning requirements. Following the AWS project reporting format, the CxE is responsible for weekly reporting of commissioning progress and metrics for assigned project. The CxE will work on multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously, under tight deadlines according to prescribed metrics.
Key job responsibilities
Systems Analysis
• Understand the design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical and electrical construction documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor submittals and sequences of operations
• Provide recommendations and feedback regarding the design, equipment selection, pre-functional checklists, startup and functional test scripts developed by others, maintainability, construct-ability and commission-ability
• Review documentation for compliance with Amazon standards, industry standards, and design specifications
• Assess the capability of commissioned systems to match the design
Systems Validation
• Verify the system’s performance, including establishing acceptance criteria, obtaining completed reports, performing verification and spot checking for validation
• Assist in as-built documentation and review for accuracy and completeness
• Communicate commissioning issues, questions and concerns through proper channels in a timely manner
• Work with internal and external teams to assure testing equipment is calibrated
Project Management
• Manage and commissioning of critical infrastructure to properly test and validate installation, operation and performance of mechanical, electrical and controls systems.
• Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions
• Vendor management and coordinate with commissioning authority to work in accordance with Amazon practice and documentation
• Return complete and legible commissioning documentation to the DCCD Cx regional manager for alignment with global standards and policies.
• Develop project specific commissioning schedule and plans
• Represent DCCD Cx in projects coordination meetings with vendors and contractors
• Maintain commissioning documentation - Track commissioning issues until resolved and closed
Physical Requirements
• Work longer than eight hours in duration with potential for night and weekends. Respond to off hour emergency calls. Work in a noisy environment. Work in environments that are colder or hotter than a normal office environment.
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- Experience in Commissioning; Mechanical or Electrical Design; Construction Project Management; Control System installation or maintenance; HVAC testing and balancing; Facilities operations and/or maintenance
- Ability to read and understand construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.)
- Business proficiency in both English and Japanese- Advance knowledge of mechanical systems and basic knowledge of electrical and fire alarm/life safety systems
- Experience of work in construction environment and unfamiliar conditions that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and experience in troubleshooting including the use of handheld equipment
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