Engineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering Operations

Amazon; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology and cloud service provider in Frankfurt is seeking a motivated Electrical Technician to oversee the operation and maintenance of data center infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to safety standards and manage facility operations. A technical background in electrical systems and experience in data center operations are crucial for this role. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.

Qualifikationen

• Completed apprenticeship as an Electrical Technician/Electrician or equivalent recognized training.
• Broad operational knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical equipment.

Aufgaben

• Follow and maintain the highest safety standards.
• Supervise contractors for proper equipment operation.
• Lead root cause analysis for operational issues.

Kenntnisse

Operational knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment

Troubleshooting skills

Safety standards adherence

Ausbildung

Apprenticeship as an Electrical Technician/Electrician

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The successful candidate will oversee the operation and maintenance of the electrical and mechanical infrastructure for Data Centers in AWS Cloud regions. Our technicians operate and maintain AWS DCs’ world-class mechanical and electrical infrastructure. In addition to technical operations and maintenance, the successful candidate will oversee facility operations and ensure the implementation of safety procedures.

The role requires a motivated, self-managed person who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to problems while striving for operational excellence. The work follows a process-oriented approach: the candidate needs a strong willingness to learn new processes and adapt to rapidly changing operational scenarios with conflicting priorities.

The successful candidate will be part of the Engineering and Facilities team and will be responsible for maintaining availability for customers, ensuring maintenance and operation of technical infrastructure, and the upkeep and operation of the DC facility.

Key responsibilities

• SAFETY: Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.
• ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE: Operational experience and familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment, including UPSs, switchgear, circuit breakers, automatic transfer switches (ATSs), diesel generators, chillers, HVAC, exhaust fans, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and transformers.
• • Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• • Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.).
• • Supervise contractors or Engineering Operations Technicians to ensure proper operation and maintenance of all facility equipment.
• • Driving continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics.
• • Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and assist in recruiting efforts.
• Lead the root cause analysis for operational issues and conduct meetings with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to finalize mitigation strategies.

• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations).
• Ability to work shifts (morning, late and night).
• On-call rotation in response to off-duty emergency calls.

Basic Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship as an Electrical Technician/Electrician or equivalent recognized training.
• Broad operational knowledge and experience with and familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Center engineering or job-related experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline and proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Familiar with Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) control systems and data collection/trending.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.