Engineering Operations Technician

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) are Amazon’s front line responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchboards/switchgears, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems. They provide 24/7 shift coverage which could include 12 hour shifts, rotating shifts, 3, 4, or 5 day work weeks.

Responsibilities:
· Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center
· Troubleshoot of facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs
· Perform limited maintenance tasks to including filter changes, HVAC PMs, rack power installs, rack PDU, and rack ATS replacements
· Provide support to Data Center Operations technicians
· Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
· Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work
· Work a 12 hour shift (rotating 3 and 4 day work weeks days or nights)
· Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
· Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare part inventory
· Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
· Respond to off hour emergency calls per on call rotation for any one of the region’s sites
· Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies
· Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities
· Manipulate small wires and objects
· Perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:
· Walk job sites in uneven terrain
· Work in extreme climates
· Work at heights and from ladders
· Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
· Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
· Push or pull heavy objects into position
· Work in noisy environments
· This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and satisfy other security related requirements.

Please review this Inside Amazon page about this role's requirements before applying. https://inside.amazon.com/en/Employment/Career/JobTransfers/InternalTransferProcess/Pages/Jobs-Requiring-Security-Clearance.aspx

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
· 4+ years of Data Center Engineering Experience
· Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (excel, word) and web-based operational tools
· Familiar with BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection/trending
· Proficient with maintenance management software
· Solid leadership and organizational skills
· Strong attention to detail
· Proven self-starter
· Ability to be self-sufficient and complete tasks with little direction
· Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment
· Operating engineering license(s) such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
· Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
· CFC license (Universal or minimum Type II)
· NFPA 70E Cert

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.

Military Ratings/MOSs
Navy: AD, AE, AT, CE, CM, EM, EMN, ET, ETN, EW, FC, FT, MM, MMN, EN, STG, STS, UT
Army:15D, 15F, 15X, 15Y, 21P, 21Q, 21R, 31L, 35N, 52C, 52D, 52F
Marines:612, 613, 1141, 1142, 1161, 6073, 6322, 6323, 6324, 6326, 6332, 6333, 6336, 6337
Air Force: 3E531, 3E631, 3E032, 3E131, 3E331, 3E431, 2M033, 3D136, 3D137, 3E031

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 2+ years of maintenance experience on mechanical or electrical equipment
· Understanding/knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
· Experience with building management systems (BMS/EPMS)
· Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above