Amazon Technical Operations Engineer AWS Data Center 

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne 

557683924

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.To be successful in this role, you will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.This position is for a 6 month fixed term hire with a possibility to convert to a full time role.Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist the on-site management of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed, is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation.
- Maintaining performance benchmarks, conduct analyses & prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility infrastructure operations & maintenance.
- Generate Change Management requests & Incident Management tickets for DCEO as directed.- Assist with the installation of the racks and the provision of power/cooling within its constraints.
- Be involved with the routine maintenance and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
- Assist and learn about the design, implementation, commissioning and build out of new facilities.
- Assist with the management of the Facility assets and the provision of infrastructure & inventory asset management as directed.
- May participate in Construction & Operational Meetings as required.
- Assist with Work Order compliance and review of contractual SLAs.
- Interface with Infra Ops teams for day to day operational requirements.
- Assist in the resolution of any infrastructure engineering or services issue.- Meet daily hours of operations, shift and on-call requirements for response during shift rotations.A day in the life
At today’s large-scale data centers, you will be involved in:
- Perform rack installs, rack decommissioning, and facility management.
- Provide operational readings and key performance indicators to make sure uptime is maintained.
- On-site management of contractors, subcontractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation.
- Performance and oversight of maintenance and operations on all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center.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.
Work/Life BalanceMentorship & 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.

Interest in maintenance of a Data Center or Critical space facility.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Facilities Management mindset.
Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.
Physical Security protocol awareness
Computer literate, confident with Office Suite
This position also has a physical component requiring the ability to lift rack equipment; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.

Degree or Technical (Military/ Trade School) Degree Cert IV and relevant experience.
Data Center Engineering/Operations Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.