
Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities
Amazon
3 hours ago
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About
- How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You
- would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of
- some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering
- Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that
- they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
- AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will
- work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the
- world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by
- working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and
- implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a
- changing market.
- We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define
- ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make
- history!
- Key job responsibilities
- - Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical,
- mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and
- availability
- - Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management
- System (EPMS)
- - Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal
- Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- - Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
- - Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and
- mechanical equipment
- - Technical writing to support change management program
- - Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects
- from conception to completion
- - On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all
- work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local
- legislation
- - Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to
- 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call
- rotations.
- - Role may support more than one location/site.
Physical Requirements
- - Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical
conditions with reasonable accommodations
- - Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
- - Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
- - Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
- - Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and
- arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above
- shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position
- - Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection
- A day in the life
- This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and
- mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting,
- reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain,
- operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment
- including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase
- electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries
- and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal
- chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems,
- pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the
- role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and
- general facilities equipment.
- About the team
- 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.
- Why AWS?
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
- cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
- that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
- trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
- Diverse Experiences
- AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the
- qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
- to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
- or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
- Inclusive Team Culture
- Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led
- affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our
- differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our
- Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity)
- conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
- Mentorship & Career Growth
- We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
- Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
- other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
- professional.
- Work/Life Balance
- We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
- expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
- our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
- there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Basic Qualifications: - Technical
- (Military/Trade School) training or 2+ years of electrical or mechanical, HVAC,
- fire system experience in a mission-critical infrastructure or equivalent
- experience in a relevant industry (for example: electrical or mechanical) 2+
- years of electrical or mechanical experience
- - 2+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Word and
- PowerPoint)
- - High school or equivalent diploma Preferred Qualifications: - 4+ years of Data
- Center Engineering experience
- - Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
- Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
- of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
- Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
- customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
- adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the
- interview or onboarding process, please visit
- https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
- [https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more
- information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
- contact your Recruiting Partner.
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic
- markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,300/year in our lowest
- geographic market up to $152,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is
- based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on
- job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation
- company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other
- forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package,
- in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For
- more information, please visit
- https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits
- [https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits]. This position will
- remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external
- career site.