Amazon Data Services, Inc Hiring for Engineering Operations Tech at Springfield, VA, United States Full Time

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.

Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used only in relation to the US Government Security Clearance required for this role.

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 (ie Data Center, telecom, etc.)

Familiar with building management systems (BMS / EPMS)

Current, Active US Government Security Clearance at or above the Top Secret Level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 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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