Critical Facilities Technician (Shift), Data Centre Engineering Operations (DCEO)
Indexed description
AWS data centres operate 24/7 and rely on highly reliable power and cooling systems. As a technician in this environment, you will perform hands-on maintenance, equipment inspections, and troubleshooting to ensure infrastructure systems operate safely and reliably.
You will work as part of a team responsible for maintaining mission-critical equipment including power distribution systems, generators, UPS systems and cooling infrastructure.
This role operates on a shift rotation supporting 24/7 data centre operations.
Key job responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems
- Conduct routine plant inspections and equipment checks to ensure systems are operating correctly
- Monitor alarms and system performance using Building Management Systems (BMS) and other monitoring tools
- Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting across infrastructure systems including power distribution and cooling equipment
- Support operation and testing of critical systems including diesel generators, UPS systems, switchgear and cooling equipment
- Supervise specialist vendors performing maintenance or repair activities on site
- Follow permit-to-work and safety procedures for all maintenance and operational activities
- Participate in incident response and support troubleshooting during infrastructure events
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and operational logs
- Support testing activities including generator tests and infrastructure failover exercises
- Performing daily plant inspections across electrical and mechanical infrastructure
- Monitoring alarms and system status through the Building Management System (BMS)
- Responding to infrastructure alerts and assisting with initial troubleshooting
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance tasks on site equipment
- Supporting generator tests and infrastructure system checks
- Supervising vendors performing maintenance activities
- Completing shift logs, plant status reports and operational handovers
The team works in a highly operational, safety-focused environment, where attention to detail and strong technical skills are essential to maintaining service availability.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of infrastructure systems such as: power distribution equipment, generators, UPS systems, HVAC / cooling systems, pumps, motors or industrial equipment
- Experience working with electrical or mechanical infrastructure systems
- Hands-on experience performing maintenance, inspections or troubleshooting on plant equipment
- Ability to follow operational procedures and safety standards
- Willingness to work in a shift-based environment supporting 24/7 operations
- Electrical or mechanical qualification (apprenticeship, diploma or equivalent experience)
- Experience working in data centres, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants or critical environments
- Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) or similar monitoring systems
- Experience working with permit-to-work or safety management systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Company - Amazon Data Services UK Limited - E17
Job ID: A3206472
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