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Amazon Electrical/ Mechanical Technician, Data Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden
Description
We are currently hiring Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians to work as technical resources in our mission-critical data centers in multiple locations across Sweden: Eskilstuna, Västerås, and Katrineholm.
Data Center Engineering Operations Technician is a hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder. If you like to use apply your electrical and mechanical skills to solve problems, we’d like to meet you. Your work will help to maintain one of the world's largest information system infrastructures.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
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 join 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.
A valid driver's license is required for this role.
This position requires the ability to work a 24x7 shift rotation.
Key job responsibilities
Troubleshoot and monitor mechanical, electrical, HVAC, voice/data, cooling, fire/life safety systems, and generators.
Assist contractors or engineers in maintaining facility equipment, deploying new equipment (racks, cabling, etc.), and conducting site walkthroughs to verify equipment and system operations.
In this role, you will act as a First Responder to critical events and support both new and existing data center facilities.
SAFETY
Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.
ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Operational experience and familiarity with 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. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Support the maintenance and monitoring of all data center systems, including incidents, events, problems, changes, and escalations.
o Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
o Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
o Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
Physical requirements
• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations).
• Ability to work shifts (morning, late and night)
• On-call rotation reaction to off-duty emergency calls (if applicable)
• Work at heights and from ladders; in a noisy environment with ear protection
• Perform physical tasks during the shift
A day in the life
Your day-to-day activities will include:
Monitoring alarms and systems that manage power, cooling, and fire suppression in the data center.
Coordinating vendor work on-site to ensure equipment is maintained and uptime is preserved.
Supporting other teams and sites during events and planned works.
Handling rack installations and powering up equipment.
Monitoring and facilitating the handover of new equipment.
Sharing knowledge and supporting new team members.
Participating in event response drills.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
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 in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
• High school or equivalent diploma;
• 1 to 4 years of Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory; generic mechanical room infrastructure such as chillers, cooler units, and fan controls; backup generator systems;
• Valid EU driving license;
Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline + Professional Certification in Electrical, Mechanical or Controls engineering.
• Experience in operations of critical facilities (Heavy Industry or Data Centers) which require in-depth knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and control systems and Data Center engineering experience
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