Commissioning Engineer

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.

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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Are you experienced in Critical Infrastructure Commissioning Processes? AWS is looking for a dynamic Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to support the delivery of AWS Data Centers. As a Data Center Commissioning Engineer, you will be part of highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling fascinating and challenging problems building and supporting the operations of AWS owned data centres within the APJC region and globally. The AWS Commissioning team (ACx) understands, evaluates, defines and manages the expectations of construction and equipment quality in accordance to engineering designs to meet the customer requirements.


Key job responsibilities
The responsibilities of the ACx 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 ACx Regional Manager and the ACx 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.

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 ACx regional manager for alignment with global standards and policies.
- Develop project specific commissioning schedule and plans.
- Represent ACx in projects coordination meetings with vendors and contractors.
- Maintain commissioning documentation - Track commissioning issues until resolved and closed.

Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www1.defence.gov.au/security/clearances


About the team
Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
- 5+ years’ experience in any one of the following areas: Commissioning; Mechanical or Electrical Design; Construction Project Management; Control System installation or maintenance; HVAC testing and balancing; Facilities operations and/or maintenance.
- Certification or training specific to NETA, ASHRAE, or Commissioning specific education course(s).
- Troubleshooting including the use of handheld equipment- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook required.
- Advance knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems and basic knowledge of fire alarm/life safety systems.
- Ability to read and understand construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.).
- Ability and experience in developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals.

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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