Data Center Facility Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud service provider in London is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to oversee the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems. This role emphasizes safety and operational excellence, requiring a motivated individual with strong technical knowledge. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and be familiar with data center operations. Join a dynamic team committed to providing top-notch service to customers while cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in data center engineering operations.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to work shifts and manage an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Supervise contractors performing servicing or preventive maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Electrical engineering knowledge

Operational excellence

Safety awareness

Ability to troubleshoot

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)

Circuit Breakers

Transformers

Job description

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and are looking for talented people who want to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You8217;ll collaborate with people across AWS to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The successful candidate will oversee the operation and maintenance of the electrical and mechanical infrastructure for Data Centers (DC) in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud regions. Our technicians are operating and maintaining 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 individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to problems while striving for operational excellence. The work follows a process-oriented approach: the individual 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.

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 (UPSs), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATSs), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (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 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

About the team

About AWS

Culture and growth

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, hasn8217;t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don8217t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world8217;s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that8217;s why customers from startups to Global 500 companies trust our products and services.

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 bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and the passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We8217;re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth8217;s Best Employer. You8217;ll find knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and offer flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there8217;s nothing we can8217t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls), or knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center engineering operations experience
• Bachelors degree in electrical, mechanical or equivalent engineering

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