Controls Technician- Data Center

The Data Center Controls Engineering team is seeking a Controls Technician to support the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) within data center environments., * Deploy, service, upgrade, and maintain BMS and EPMS systems across multiple data centers.

• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control system hardware and software.
• Conduct point-to-point testing between field devices and controllers.
• Configure and commission servers, controllers, industrial PCs, and network communications.
• Install, replace, calibrate, and configure sensors and field devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and network diagrams.
• Support commissioning, startup, system testing, and root cause analysis activities.
• Oversee low-voltage contractors performing controls wiring and device installation.
• Create and maintain redlined drawings and system documentation.
• Follow change management procedures and develop work requests and methods of procedure (MOPs).
• Train and mentor facilities personnel on BMS and EPMS operations.
• Manage service activities, ticket queues, vendor coordination, and maintenance contracts.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing and vendor witness testing.
• Support on-call rotations and respond to after-hours critical incidents as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and best practices.
• Travel up to 40% domestically to support data center projects and vendor facilities.

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At least 1 year, This role is ideal for candidates with experience in industrial controls, automation, instrumentation, building automation systems, or mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems. The successful candidate will support system installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades while driving operational excellence and reliability., * Technical/trade school diploma, Associate’s degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in controls, automation, instrumentation, or a related field.

• 1+ year of experience working with industrial controls, instrumentation, building automation systems, or related technologies.
• 1+ year of experience working with computer hardware, operating systems, or network-connected devices.
• 1+ year of experience supporting mission-critical electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Basic knowledge of industrial control systems, controllers, sensors, networking, and troubleshooting of analog and digital I/O signals.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a data center or other mission-critical environment.
• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Knowledge of low-voltage copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Understanding of network architecture and communication protocols.
• Experience commissioning industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, PLC, or related automation platforms.

Desired Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on automation and operational efficiency.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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