Technical Operations Engineer , Data Centre Engineering Operations
Application completed on Amazon
About This Role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the
cloud running. We support all AWS Data Centers and all of the servers, storage,
networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have
continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging
problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re
looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll interface with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network
engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and
other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver
the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite
capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an
inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to
completion.
The Infrastructure Operations (Data Center) team is the backbone of AWS,
supporting the rapidly growing AWS business and customers 24/7. We are committed
to maintain the physical infrastructure of AWS, ensuring the standards for
operational performance in the areas of safety, security, availability,
productivity, capacity, efficiency, and cost.
Join our innovative team where you'll contribute to maintaining and optimizing
critical infrastructure that powers digital experiences for millions of
customers worldwide. In this collaborative role, you'll apply your technical
expertise while working with diverse teams to ensure the reliability and
efficiency of our data center operations.
We are a supportive and inclusive team passionate about maintaining world-class
data center facilities. Our team values diverse perspectives and fosters an
environment where everyone can contribute their unique insights to solve complex
challenges.
Key job responsibilities
Undertake and support management of both routine maintenance and emergency
service of a variety of critical systems such as switch-gear, generators, UPS
systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room
air handlers, building monitoring systems, fire systems, etc.
Installation of new rack capacity and provisioning of power/cooling
On-site management of contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed,
is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses and prepare reports and
documentation of all aspects of critical facility infrastructure operations and
maintenance. Manage the facility’s assets
Generate change management requests & incident management tickets for all
facility related events (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and assist in the
resolution of infrastructure engineering and services issues
Collaborate with data center IT managers and other business leaders to
coordinate day to day operations, projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant
safety, performance, reliability, sustainability, and efficiency
Drive & implement projects to increase current facility capacity, efficiency,
sustainability & reliability as well as assist in the design implementation,
commissioning and build out of new data center facilities.
A day in the life
No two days are the same in AWS data centres but, typically, your day will
include:
Attending operational meetings to foster awareness of important activities
across the Melbourne data centre region
Mentoring and development of less experienced engineering operations technicians
Planning and scheduling of maintenance activities for critical infrastructure
Collaborating on solving complex engineering problems impacting critical
infrastructure
Collaboration with other AWS data centre regions globally
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored
affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what
makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.
Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and
passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
professional. Basic Qualifications: - - Bachelor's degree Preferred
Qualifications: - - 2+ years of electrical or mechanical engineering experience
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians
of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and
community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that
respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
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