Data Center Engineering Technician , (Eskilstuna, Västerås, Katrineholm)
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About AWS Infrastructure Services
AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for designing, planning, delivering, and operating all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we are the team that keeps the cloud running. We support AWS data centers and manage the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems that ensure our customers have continuous access to the innovation they depend on. We tackle complex challenges, dealing with thousands of variables that impact the supply chain — and we are looking for talented individuals to join us in this mission.
About the Role
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.
• A valid driver's license is required for this role.
• This position requires the ability to work a 24x7 shift rotation.
The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician will help ensure the availability and reliability of data center operations, meeting or exceeding service levels. We strive towards building a diverse workforce and look to hire the best people we can regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.
Due to the success of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) operations and rapid expansion of Data Centers we are recruiting suitable candidates to operate/maintain these facilities in Sweden. In this role you will have a positive involvement in both the maintenance of facilities and the improvement of efficiencies to help offer Amazon customer’s better value.
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.
Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
As a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, you will:
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and HVAC equipment within the data center. 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.
• 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.
A day in the life
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
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?
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 and 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
• 1 to 4 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or controls systems.
• Knowledge and application of electrical safety practices according to guidelines set by relevant electrical safety supervisory bodies;
• Proficiency in basic IT programs such as MS Word and Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional Certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• Heavy industry or Data Center experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical-room infrastructure like chillers, Air Handling Units, and fan controls.
• Experience working with backup generator systems.
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