Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering Operations

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering Operations

Job ID: | Amazon Data Services European Sovereign Cloud GmbH - J95

The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is responsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems, etc.) within the data center environment in a specific location. The role requires a highly driven, self‑managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to complex technical problems. It involves frequent site interventions, critical switching activities, and troubleshooting/fixing infrastructure issues with a focus on mechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure such as diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDU, AHU, fire detection systems, and building automation systems.”

A day in the life

• Setting and maintaining the highest standards for safety and actively promoting a world‑class safety culture in all operational procedures.
• Driving continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics.
• Enabling the operations organization to deliver 100 % uptime on all customer‑supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence for all AWS customers.
• Ensuring that the preventive maintenance of site‑critical facility infrastructure is planned and executed to the highest standards, in accordance with AWS procedures.
• In charge of facility monitoring & supervision (via BMS, PMS, walkthrough, etc.).
• Participating in the successful delivery of build‑out and retrofit of Data Center infrastructure.
• Ensuring organizational capability to react & respond appropriately to any potential customer‑impacting event on any component of electrical or mechanical infrastructure.
• Reviewing incident reports, documenting periodic trend summaries, and providing updates and recommended actions to management.
• Drafting, updating & maintaining method statements, standard operating procedures, emergency response procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and all technical documentation pertaining to DCEO.

Physical Requirements

• Work on a 24x7 schedule (where applicable).
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Perform physical tasks during the shift.
• Work in a noisy environment with ear protection.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory.
• This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, controls).
• Proficient in German – B2.

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