Data Center Facilities Engineer — Operations & Safety

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking dedicated technicians to oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure for AWS Data Centers. In this role, you will ensure high availability for customers, perform routine rounds, monitor readings, support safety procedures, and collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to keep the cloud running efficiently across AWS global regions.

You will work with UPS, switchgear, ATS, diesel generators, chillers, HVAC, Exhaust Fans,

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 Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS'), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS'), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD'), and Transformers
• Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA')
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required
• Ability to work shifts (morning, late and night)
• On-call rotation reaction to off-duty emergency calls

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking dedicated technicians to oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure for AWS Data Centers. In this role, you will ensure high availability for customers, perform routine rounds, monitor readings, support safety procedures, and collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to keep the cloud running efficiently across AWS global regions.

You will work with UPS, switchgear, ATS, diesel generators, chillers, HVAC, Exhaust Fans,