Data Center Engineering Operations Trainee, AWS Data Center Engineering Operations

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Trainee to support critical infrastructure operations. This role involves risk management, vendor management, and maintenance of essential systems within a dynamic environment. The position offers hands-on experience with the potential for full-time employment after a 6-month fixed-term period. Ideal candidates will have a background in facilities management and engineering, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a team dedicated to excellence and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Facilities Management mindset with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing contractors and vendors for compliance and safety.
• Maintain performance benchmarks and prepare reports on operations.
• Participate in routine maintenance and emergency services on critical systems.

Skills

Facilities Management mindset

Ability to prioritize

Physical Security awareness

Proficiency with Office Suite

Physical ability to lift equipment

Education

Technical Certification (Military/Trade School)

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Data Center Engineering Operations Trainee, AWS Data Center Engineering Operations

Job ID: 2910306 | Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd

The Data Center Engineering Operations Trainee will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within an Amazon Data Center, including risk management, mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management, and metric reporting.

This position is a 6-month fixed-term hire with the possibility of becoming a full-time role.

Responsibilities may include:

1. Assist the on-site management of contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors, ensuring all work complies with established practices, procedures, and local legislation.
2. Maintain performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility infrastructure operations and maintenance.
3. Generate Change Management requests and Incident Management tickets for DCEO as directed.
4. Contribute to documentation relevant to business and facility operations.
5. Assist with the installation of racks and the provision of power and cooling within constraints.
6. Participate in routine maintenance and emergency services on critical systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS, power distribution, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and building monitoring systems.
7. Assist in the design, implementation, commissioning, and build-out of new facilities.
8. Manage Facility assets and support infrastructure and inventory asset management as directed.
9. Participate in Construction and Operational Meetings as required.
10. Assist with Work Order compliance and review of contractual SLAs.
11. Interface with Infra Ops teams for daily operational requirements.
12. Assist in resolving infrastructure engineering or service issues.
13. Deliver exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
14. Meet daily operational hours, shift, and on-call response requirements during shift rotations.

Basic Qualifications

• Facilities Management mindset.
• Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Awareness of Physical Security protocols.
• Proficiency with Office Suite and computer literacy.
• Physical ability to lift rack equipment and work in cramped or elevated spaces while following safety guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or Technical Certification (Military/Trade School) with relevant experience.
• Data Center Engineering/Operations experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.

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