Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (m/f/d), Data Center Engineering Operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Berlin; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Berlin is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to oversee the electrical and mechanical infrastructure. The role includes ensuring safety standards, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve operational excellence. Candidates should have a high school diploma, knowledge of electrical systems, and preferably be proficient in German. This position requires physical tasks and offers a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical competencies and systems is essential.
• EU nationality required for this role.
• Experience in data center engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards and promote a safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement in infrastructure.
• Collaborate to deliver operational excellence.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance.
• Monitor facility status and performance.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical infrastructure knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Safety standards adherence

Collaboration with stakeholders

Physical endurance

Proficient in German (B2)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (m/f/d)

A Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is responsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems, etc.) within the data center environment in a specific location. The role requires a highly driven, self‑managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to complex technical problems. This position requires frequent site interventions, critical switching activities, along with troubleshooting and fixing infrastructure issues. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a ‘hands on’ capacity on Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) infrastructure such as diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, fire detection systems, and building automation systems. You will report to the Data Center Engineering Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and maintaining the highest standards for safety and actively promoting a world‑class safety culture in all aspects of operational procedure
• Driving continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics
• Enabling the operations organization to deliver 100% uptime on all customer supporting infrastructure
• Collaborating effectively with internal & external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence for all AWS customers
• Responsible for ensuring that the preventive maintenance of site‑critical facility infrastructure is planned and executed to the highest standards, in accordance to AWS procedures
• In charge of facility monitoring & supervision (via BMS, PMS, Walkthrough, etc.)
• Participation in the successful delivery of build‑out and retrofit of Data Center infrastructure
• Ensuring organizational capability to react & respond appropriately to any potential customer‑impacting event on any component of electrical or mechanical infrastructure
• Reviewing incident reports, documenting periodic trend summaries, and providing updates and recommended actions to management
• Draft, update & maintain method statements, standard operating procedures, emergency response procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and all technical documentation pertaining to DCEO

Physical Requirements

• Work on a 24×7 schedule (where applicable)
• Work at heights and from ladders
• Perform physical tasks during the shift
• Work in a noisy environment with ear protection

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory
• This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center engineering
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
• Proficient in German – B2

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Company: Amazon Data Services European Sovereign Cloud GmbH

Job ID: A3121322