Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE Systems Engineer I

DURATION: 12 Months

LOCATION: Herndon, VA

PAY RATE: $34 - $44 HOURLY

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 the company 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.

The Data Center Controls Engineering team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our Controls organization as a Controls Technician for Service & Construction of the Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) . If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act globally and have the ability to contribute to major new innovations in the area of building controls and automation this is the challenge you are looking for

The candidate will possess technical background and experience in installation, troubleshooting, operations and/or maintenance of field sensors, controllers, wiring, networking and programming associated with the industrial controls systems. The candidate may also have relevant experience operating and maintaining mission critical electrical and mechanical systems. A Controls Technician shall be responsible for participating in the installation, testing, troubleshooting and startup of equipment and controls system associated with the BMS and EPMS system deployment in the data centers. A Controls Technician is expected to actively innovate on behalf of their customers in the area of Data Center building automation.

Key job responsibilities

• Primarily work in and support multiple Data Centers by Deploying, Servicing, and Upgrading BMS and EPMS systems.

• Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with the BMS and EPMS in data centers.

• Perform point to point checkouts between field devices and controllers.

• Perform provisioning process for servers, controllers, industrial PCs and network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.

• Installation, replacement, configuration, and calibration of sensors.

• Able to read and understand Electrical schematics, control panel drawings. Basic understanding of close loop controls, field sensors scaling, and functions typically performed by industrial controllers.

• Supervise low voltage electrical contractors performing wiring and installation of field devices in compliance with requirements.

• Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of the BMS and EPMS systems.

• Commissioning and systems level testing support.

• Create red-lined drawings and documentation of systems.

• Follow change management process to generate work requests and method of procedures.

• Participate in Factory witnessed tests at vendors or in panel builders facility.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

• Perform root cause analysis during testing and commissioning.

• Ensure all personnel on site utilize proper safety methodology.

• Work on-call and a rotating schedule when required and respond to after-hours emergencies.

• Perform service activities such as monitoring/reviewing ticketing systems, performing root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.

• Actively manage service agreements to include vendor labor scheduling, quality assurance, and financial invoice review.

• Ability to travel approximately 40% domestically to support BMS, EPMS related work at AWS data centers and/or vendor premises.

Basic qualifications

•Technical (Military/ Trade School) School diploma or Associate degree with one year experience related to industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent experience

•Minimum one year of experience working with computer components and operating systems.

•Minimum one year of experience with mission critical low and medium voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.

•Basic understanding of Industrial controls system, controllers, and programming including troubleshooting of industrial controls analog, discrete and networked input/output field signals.

Preferred qualifications

•One-year experience working in a Data Center or mission critical environment.

•International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.

•Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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