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

Amazon Inc.; Mittenwalde; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to manage and troubleshoot M&E infrastructure in a data center environment. The role emphasizes hands-on work with diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, AHUs, fire detection, and building automation.

You will report to the Data Center Engineering Operations Manager and contribute to 24x7 operational readiness. The position requires proactive problem solving, site interventions, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory.
• Experience in data center engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC, Controls).
• EU national status is required.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high safety standards and promote a safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization of procedures and policies.
• Help deliver 100% uptime for customer infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for operational excellence.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is planned and executed per AWS procedures.
• Monitor and supervise facility systems (BMS, PMS, etc.).
• Participate in build-out and retrofit delivery of data center infrastructure.
• React effectively to customer-impacting events.
• Draft and maintain SOPs and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Data center engineering

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The 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.

A day in the life

• 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 delivering 100% up-time 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 24x7 schedule (where applicable)
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Perform physical tasks during the shift
• Work in a noisy environment with ear protection

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

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.

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

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• 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.

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

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