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    Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer - Cape Town, South Africa - Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd

    Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
    Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd Cape Town, South Africa

    5 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    As an Amazon Field Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.

    You will be the 'go to' engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to:


    • Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.
    • Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
    • Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
    • Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.
    • Interface with internal data center operations team, data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
    • Develop innovative solutions for AWS's data centers.
    • Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
    • Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazon's data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.
    • Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.
    Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision.

    As a Field Engineer, you will be leading projects to fit out our data centers to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale.


    Our Field Engineers:

    • Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity.
    • Are detail and data oriented.
    • Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
    • Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
    • Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers).
    • Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
    • Excited about a mix of office and field work.
    Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers.

    You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful.

    You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

    About AWS
    Amazon Web Services (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 celebrate 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.

    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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.
    When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the
    cloud.

    Mentorship & Career Growth
    We have a career path for you no matter what stage you're in when you start here. 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.

    We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

    Cape Town, ZAF

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS


    • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
    • 8-10 cumulative years of experience with industrial or commercial engineering in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, oil/gas facilities. (Experienced Engineer)
    • Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data centers
    (Including but not limited to:

    uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc...)



    • Have fluent knowledge of continuous operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems and building management systems.
    (Including but not limited to:

    uninterruptable power sources, AC/DC conversion, P&ID loops, diesel generators systems and complex arrangements, direct evaporative cooling systems, etc...)

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


    • Experience using a variety of web based and other software tools for calculation and data processing.
    • Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.
    • Experience as resident engineer or hands-on (in the field) design consultant or owner's engineer.
    • Knowledge of building codes and regulations for south africa.
    • Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
    • Ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production
    • EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls system experience (software and/or hardware)
    • Data Analysis Skills(SQL/Tableau.).
    • 132kv High Voltage Substation Experience.
    Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

    Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas.

    In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa.

    Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

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