Data Center Facility Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations, West London

Amazon Web Services (AWS); London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in cloud computing is seeking a passionate Data Center Facility Engineer to join their diverse team in London. This role involves overseeing the maintenance and operation of critical electrical and mechanical systems within state-of-the-art data centers. You will be integral in fostering a culture of safety while ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with skilled professionals across various disciplines. If you're eager to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems in data centers.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain high standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in operational settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and manage facility operations.
• Supervise contractors and perform routine operational checks.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Systems

Safety Standards

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)

Switchgear

Circuit Breakers

Diesel Generators

Chillers

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Transformers

Job description

Data Center Facility Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations, West London

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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.

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 (SLA’s)
• 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
  
  

A day in the life

Work rotational shifts of 4 days of 12 hours shifts (2 days followed by 2 nights), and 4 days off (including night, weekends and holidays) / Respond to on-call rotation reaction to off-duty emergency calls

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

Perform The Following Tasks, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Occasionally Move objects/material (weight limits in accordance with regulations)

Work in outdoor weather conditions.

Work in noisy environments

Work at heights and from ladders

About The Team

About AWS

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, 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.


Company - Amazon Data Services UK Limited

Job ID: A2966093

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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