Engineering Operation Technician, InfraOps DCEO

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Amazon Data Services UK Limited

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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

You’ll join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. You’ll collaborate across AWS to uphold safety and security standards while providing high capacity at low cost, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages bold ideas and ownership.

Amazon seeks a collaborative electrical maintenance professional for our AWS Data Centre team. This role involves operating and maintaining electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center. The Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) supports mission-critical operations, ensuring equipment uptime better than 99.999%, and drives innovation to reduce operational costs.

The EOT is the front-line responder for troubleshooting and operating electrical and mechanical equipment, including standby diesel generators, switchboards, UPSs, PDU, HVAC units, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems. The role requires 24/7 shift coverage, which may include 12-hour shifts, rotating schedules, and variable work weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within SLAs
• Perform limited maintenance tasks such as filter changes, HVAC PMs, rack power, PDU, and ATS replacements
• Support Data Centre Operations technicians
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Adhere to all safety procedures
• Work 12-hour shifts (rotating days/nights, 3-4 day work weeks)
• Take operational readings during rounds (temperatures, voltages, currents)
• Manage workflows and inventory via CMMS
• Supervise contractors performing maintenance
• Respond to emergency calls during on-call rotations
• Follow physical security procedures

About AWS:

We value diverse experiences and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform, committed to innovation and customer trust.

Our inclusive culture fosters learning, diversity, and mentorship. We support work-life balance and flexibility, aiming to be Earth’s Best Employer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Commutable to Thames Valley Region or ability to work in cramped/elevated locations
• Technical training or relevant experience
• Strong communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and operational tools; familiar with BMS and EPMS systems; maintenance management software proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of Data Centre Engineering experience; degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
• Knowledge of network design, low voltage cabling
• Valid driver’s license, own vehicle, pass driving record check; ability to travel between sites