Electrical Installation Technician
Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a world leader in cloud services, operating large-scale, high-density centers across the globe. We are expanding our technician teams within the EMEA regions and have openings for Electrical Installation Technician. This is a unique opportunity to work in some of the most innovative and fast paced data centers in the world.
As Electrical Installation Technician you will be responsible for powering up new racks in order to increase AWS server and network capacity (involves work on ATS's, PDC's and Catchers).
The role requires a highly driven, self-managed individual who can be trusted to plan the daily operations and travel between different locations within the city.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
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
- Setting and maintaining the highest standards for safety and actively promoting a world-class safety culture in all aspects of operational procedure
- Driving continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics
- Enabling the operations organization to delivering 100% up-time on all customer supporting infrastructure
- Collaborating effectively with internal & external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence for all AWS customers.
- Follow the standard operation procedures and track issues through appropriate entries into a Trouble Ticket system.
- Prioritize appropriately in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Perform the power up of all racks and rack based systems.
- Power whip preparation, installation and deployment.
- Perform system walk throughs to verify proper installation of racks and updating of their related Monitoring Systems
Physical requirements:
- Availability to move between local sites in order to cover different locations on a daily basis.
- Work at heights and from ladders.
- Perform physical tasks on a daily basis.
- Work in a noisy environment with ear protection
- Wear personal protection equipment (PPE).
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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
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.
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.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Professional Electrical Certification (National Craft Certificate (NCC), Registered Electrical Contractor (REC), or equivalent)
- Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory
- Highly proficient in verbal and written English
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management or similar technical focus
- Willing to travel between Data center sites, and internationally if required
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