Data Center Facility Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations

Amazon TA; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS seeks a hands-on Electrical/Mechanical Infrastructure Technician to oversee the operation and maintenance of data center facilities in AWS regions. You will ensure high availability of critical electrical and mechanical systems and lead safety programs across a technically diverse team.

The role requires proactive problem solving, process adherence, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Collaboration with engineers and facilities staff is essential to keep data centers performing at peak

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards and promote a world-class safety culture.
• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment (UPS, switchgear, ATS, generators, HVAC).
• Take routine readings and monitor temperatures, voltages, currents.
• Supervise contractors for servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Support on-call rotation and shift work as needed.
• Contribute to reliability and availability for customers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Operational readiness

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical focus

Tools

UPS

Switchgear

ATS

Diesel generators

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're 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. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll 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.

Key job 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's), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), 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

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.

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

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in data center engineering
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management or similar technical focus

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