The Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians (EOTs) are Amazon’s front line responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical operations and troubleshooting. 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, electrical, generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center
· Troubleshoot facility equipment 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
· Write procedures
· 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 to include but not limited to 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:
o Walk job sites in uneven terrain
o Work in extreme climates
o Work at heights and from ladders
o Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 40 pounds or more
o Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
o Push or pull heavy objects into position
o Work in noisy environments
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and 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.
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We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Alexandria, VA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of maintenance experience on mechanical or electrical equipment
- Experience operating electrical or mechanical systems in a mission critical environment (i.e. Data Center, telecom, etc.)
- Familiar with building management systems (BMS/EPMS)
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above
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 Certification
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
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