Amazon Careers San Antonio

Job Summary

The Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians (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/switchgear, 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.

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs
• Perform limited maintenance tasks 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

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of maintenance experience on mechanical or electrical equipment

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 licenses (s) such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License · CFC license (Universal or minimum Type II)
• NFPA 70E Certification

Work/Life Balance

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