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Commissioning Engineer

Sydney
Full time
Posted
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
I.T., digital & online media services
10,001+ employees
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Job summary
AWS is looking for a dynamic Commissioning Engineer. It is the responsibility of all Amazonians to learn and follow the leadership principals. Successful candidates will be based in Sydney, Tokyo or India.

Ambiguity
Frugality
Ownership

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 low, medium and high voltage power systems, Generators, UPS, HVAC, Chilled Water, BMS and EPMS systems. He or she provides 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. He or she 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.
Will work on multiple projects simultaneously, under aggressive deadlines, while maintaining project budget according to prescribed financial metrics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Systems Analysis

  • Understand the design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or 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 and constructability enhancements
  • Develop and review of MV/HV/EHV pre-functional checklists, start-up and functional test scripts for switchgear (including but not limited to; site-wide MV/HV/EHV infrastructure, Switchgear, Relays, DC Systems, Transformers and Earthing Systems.)
  • Detailed understanding of technical design standards and demonstrate experience in commissioning and delivery of large-scale substation projects.
  • Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite commissioning engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and startup as needed.
  • Review documentation for compliance with Amazon standards, industry standards, and design specifications
  • Assess the capability of commissioned systems to match the design intent

    Systems Verification

  • 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 Support

  • Develop project specific commissioning schedule and plans
  • Conduct commissioning coordination meetings as needed with project management, control, balance, and startup representatives
  • Review system specific test scripts and sequences of operations
  • Return complete and legible commissioning documentation to the ACx regional manager
  • Track commissioning issues until resolved and closed
  • Coordinate and manage commissioning authority work in accordance with Amazon practice and documentation
  • Represent Amazon at project specific commissioning coordination meetings
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 50% of the time.

    Physical Requirements:

    Walk jobsites in uneven terrain.
    Work at heights and from ladders.
    Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
    Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration with potential for night and weekends
    Respond to off hour emergency calls.
    Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
    Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
    Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
    Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
    Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
    Apply muscular force quickly to objects and equipment
    Push or pull heavy objects into position
    Work in a noisy environment
    Work in environments that are colder or hotter than a normal office environment

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will possess the following:
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook required; advanced knowledge of SharePoint (or similar) preferred.
  • Advance knowledge of mechanical systems and basic knowledge of electrical and fire alarm/life safety systems.
  • Advance knowledge of mechanical or electrical control systems.
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.).
  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems design.
  • Advance knowledge of MV/HV/EHV sub-stations including high voltage testing, protection schemes and commissioning and high voltage switching based tasks.
  • Experience, but are not limited to, MV/HV/EHV testing (Hi-potential ‘hi-pot’, CT, VT and PT ratio, protection relay configuration and testing, ductor testing and insulation resistance testing.

  • 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.
  • BS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree.
  • The successful candidate will work at sites located in the APAC area and support the Global team.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 50% of the time.
  • Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.
  • Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation


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:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.