Engineering Operations Technician - Cape Town, South Africa - Amzn Data Servcs SA (Pty) Ltd

Amzn Data Servcs SA (Pty) Ltd

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Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Requirements:

Apprentice/trades certified or diploma in an Electrical field
Demonstrate key electrical competencies (Practice & Theory)
Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
Ability to draft accurate support procedures in English, system documentation, and issue tracking entries
Ability to take full ownership of technical issues
Willing to travel between Data center sites, and internationally if required
Solid IT skills; experience and knowledge of MS Office suite.

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) Role:

The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is responsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure within the specific location. The position requires a highly driven, self-managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to complex technical problems. This role involves frequent site interventions, critical switching activities, troubleshooting, and fixing infrastructure issues.

As an EOT, you would work on Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) infrastructure including diesel generators, switchgear, UPS's, PDU's, AHU's, fire detection systems, and building automation systems. You will report to the Data Center Engineering Operations Manager.

About AWS Data Centers:

AWS pioneered cloud computing in 2006, continuously innovating designs and systems within Data Centers to protect them from risks. Amazon data centers are large-scale high-density centers where you will contribute to changing the face of Cloud Technology in the region.

People and Culture:

Success in AWS requires self-motivated, highly technically-minded individuals focused on delivering world-class results. You must prioritize customers, build trust, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. The collaborative team culture is designed to empower you to succeed, promoting diversity and a strong safety culture.

Setting and maintaining high safety standards
Driving continuous improvement efforts through standardization
Ensuring 100% uptime on all customer supporting infrastructure
Collaborating effectively with stakeholders
Planning and executing preventive maintenance
Facility monitoring & supervision
Participation in buildout and retrofit of Data Center infrastructure
Reacting appropriately to potential customer-impacting events
Reviewing incident reports and providing updates
Documenting technical procedures

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