Senior Data Center M&E Technician (Shift)

Amazon Inc.; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Italy S.R.L. seeks an experienced Data Center Engineering Operations Senior Technician for AWS-owned DC.

You will deploy, operate, and maintain critical M&E systems, lead safety initiatives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable cloud infrastructure. Role requires hands-on expertise with UPS, transformers, diesel generators, HVAC, fire protection, and building automation, with rotation shifts and Italy driving license.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (speaking, writing, reading).
• Willing to work a rotating shift schedule including nights and weekends.
• Several years of hands-on experience with critical facility operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Follow and uphold the highest safety standards; foster a world-class safety culture.
• Lead by example in implementing and maintaining AWS safety protocols.
• Respond to emergency situations and coordinate with emergency services as needed.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, ATS, generators, HVAC, fire systems).
• Draft, review, and publish SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs for in-house activities.
• Review vendor documentation for preventive maintenance (RAMS).
• Perform routine inspections and testing of fire alarm panels and suppression systems.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical problems and collaborate with engineering within SLAs.
• Take daily readings of mechanical/electrical equipment and log results.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on critical infrastructure.
• Execute equipment repairs, replacements, and facility modifications per AWS standards.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities and system configurations.
• Collaborate with internal AWS teams on capacity planning and improvements.
• Supervise contractors performing servicing or maintenance.
• Respond to alarms and perform emergency repairs.
• Plan work assignments using maintenance/change management docs and coordinate with Facility Manager/Chief Engineer.
• Suggest process improvements based on operating experience.
• Manual handling and lifting per health & safety regulations.

Skills

English fluency

Shift work

Education

Electrical certification or electrical trades diploma

Tools

Driving license (Italy)

BMS experience

Job description

Amazon Data Services Italy S.R.L. seeks an experienced Data Center Engineering Operations Senior Technician for AWS-owned DC.

You will deploy, operate, and maintain critical M&E systems, lead safety initiatives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable cloud infrastructure. Role requires hands-on expertise with UPS, transformers, diesel generators, HVAC, fire protection, and building automation, with rotation shifts and Italy driving license.