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Data Center Engineering Operations Technician - AWS Owned DC, DCEO

Amazon·Milan, Lombardy
Full-timerotating
Posted 5 days ago

Application completed on Amazon

About This Role

The successful candidate will perform hands-on operation and maintenance of the

electrical and mechanical infrastructure for AWS-owned Data Centers (DC) in

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud regions. Our engineers are directly operating

and maintaining AWS DCs' world-class mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

In addition to technical operations and maintenance, the successful candidate

will perform facility operations and ensure the implementation of safety

procedures.

This is a highly hands-on, field-based role requiring a motivated, self-managed

individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to

problems while striving for operational excellence. The work follows a

process-oriented approach: the individual needs a strong willingness to learn

new processes and adapt to rapidly changing operational scenarios with

conflicting priorities.

The successful candidate will be part of the Engineering and Facilities team and

will be responsible for maintaining availability for customers, ensuring

maintenance and operation of technical infrastructure, and the upkeep and

operation of the DC facility.

This is a 100% in-person onsite position due to the hands-on nature of managing

mission-critical infrastructure. The role operates on a shift-based schedule to

ensure 24/7 coverage of data center operations, which may include day shifts,

night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

The applicable collective agreement for this role is CBA for employees of

Telecommunication Sector. The position is classified at level 5 or above,

depending on the candidate's skills, competences and experience.

Key job responsibilities

SAFETY

Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a

world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team member, ensure remediation

of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own safety initiatives

and projects to foster strong safety culture.

Lead by example in implementing and maintaining AWS safety protocols

Respond to emergency situations and coordinate with emergency services as needed

ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

• Hands-on operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment,

including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS's), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers,

Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating

Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives

(VFD's), and Transformers

• Operate, monitor, and maintain fire detection and suppression systems

including pre-action systems, VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus), and

other fire protection equipment

• Perform routine inspections and testing of fire alarm panels, smoke detectors,

and suppression systems in accordance with AWS standards and local regulations

• Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA's)

• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment

through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)

• Perform hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance activities on critical

infrastructure

• Execute equipment repairs, replacements, and facility modifications in

accordance with AWS standards

• Directly perform routine maintenance tasks including filter changes, equipment

cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs

• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, equipment

performance, and system configurations

• Collaborate with internal AWS teams on capacity planning and infrastructure

improvements

• Coordinate and oversee contractor work when specialized services are required

• Respond to alarms and perform emergency troubleshooting and repairs

• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in

accordance with health & safety regulations) Basic Qualifications: -

Professional or formal Electrical Certification or Apprentice/trades certified

or diploma in an Electrical field

- Demonstrate key electrical competencies (Practice & Theory) & knowledge of

mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)

- Knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems

- Valid driving license (required for shift-based schedule) Preferred

Qualifications: - Data Center/mission critical engineering experience in

AWS-owned facilities

- Hands-on experience with fire protection systems including pre-action, VESDA,

and gaseous suppression systems

- Experience performing direct maintenance and repairs on critical

infrastructure equipment

- Familiarity with AWS operational procedures and standards

- Experience working in shift-based operations environments

- Willing to travel between data center sites, and internationally if required

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that

employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting

decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to

discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security

of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our

Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page

[https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page]) to know more about how we collect,

use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or

adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the

interview or onboarding process, please visit

https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations

[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more

information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please

contact your Recruiting Partner.

The minimum gross base salary for this position is listed below. The base salary

listed corresponds to working on a full-time basis. For part-time hours, the

salary will be pro-rated.

Amazon reserves the right to offer a higher salary and/or level, depending on

the candidate's skills, competencies, and experience. Amazon's package may

include further pay components where applicable. Your recruiting team will share

final salary, depending on skills and requirements.

In addition to statutory benefits, and those applicable to the relevant CBA,

company supplementary benefits may apply subject to further terms.

See below the minimum gross base salary for this position:

Milan, ITA - 30,900.00 EUR Annually

Required Skills

Electrical maintenanceMechanical maintenanceData center operationsUPS maintenanceSwitchgearCircuit breakersDiesel generatorsHVAC systemsFire detection systemsTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceSafety protocolsInfrastructure monitoringCapacity planningContractor management

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