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.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job 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 39 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 40 pounds or more
Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
Push or pull heavy objects into position
Work in noisy environments
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
San Antonio, TX, USA
Basic Qualifications
1+ years of electrical or mechanical, or 1+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
High school or equivalent diploma
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of data center engineering experience
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.