Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Technology

EngineeringTechnician(Electrical/Mechanical)

$350–550k ~AI est. Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Engineering Technician (Electrical/ Mechanical) at Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Skills: Electrical troubleshooting, Mechanical troubleshooting, Facility operations. Follow safety standards. Encourage safety culture”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work shifts, Manual handling and lifting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory, 3+ years data center experience, 2+ years electrical and electronic principles experience, NFQ Level 6/ NVQ Level 3/ SOLAS Level 6/ FETAC Level 6/ QQI Level 6 specialized in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics

Nice to Have

2+ years data center engineering experience, Knowledge of mechanical systems

What You'll Do.

Follow safety standards

Encourage safety culture

Remediate safety risks

Own safety initiatives

Troubleshoot electrical equipment

Troubleshoot mechanical equipment

Take operational readings

Supervise contractors

Perform manual handling

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with other teams; Collaborate with people across AWS

Full Job Description

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. We are looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. A Data Center Engineering Operations Technician role is a hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder. If you like to use apply your electrical and mechanical skills to solve problems, we’d like to meet you. Your work will help to maintain one of the world's largest information system infrastructures. Key job responsibilities SAFETY Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture. ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - Operational experience and familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), and Transformers. - Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) - Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.) - Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance - Manual handling and li

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