Data Center Technical Operations Engineer, Infraops DCEO

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.

The Data Center Engineering Operations role at AWS is a hands-on position within our Internal Maintenance Team in Sydney. Working with world-class infrastructure, you'll be responsible for maintaining critical mechanical systems across our data center facilities. This dynamic position offers extensive exposure to advanced cooling technologies and mechanical systems, with clear pathways for career development and technical growth. The role suits an enthusiastic self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and embraces continuous learning in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Key job responsibilities

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on critical cooling infrastructure including HVAC systems, pumps, and fans
• Maintain industrial water treatment plants
• Conduct equipment performance monitoring and testing

Reactive Maintenance

• Respond to and troubleshoot mechanical system issues
• Perform emergency repairs when required
• Implement temporary and permanent fix solutions

Operations Coordination

• Work with operations teams to schedule and coordinate maintenance activities
• Track and document maintenance work across multiple data center designs
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Technical Collaboration

• Participate in engineering initiatives and improvement projects
• Contribute to technical solutions and system optimizations
• Engage with global teams on standardization efforts

Safety and Compliance

• Implement and enforce safe work methods
• Create and implement Risk Assessments
• Comply with all AWS safety standards and procedures

A day in the life

At today's large-scale data centers, you will be involved in:

• Performance and oversight of maintenance and operations mechanical and cooling equipment within the data center.

• Assist in troubleshooting of facility equipment including specialized cooling systems, Industrial water services and other physical infrastructure

• Coordinating with operational teams to ensure facility uptime is maintained

• Scheduling, planning and tracking all planned and reactive maintenance across Sydney

• On-site management of contractors, subcontractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation

• Participation in specialized performance testing of data center equipment

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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 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.

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 & 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.

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Electrical or mechanical journeyman license

• 2+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience

Acknowledgement of country:

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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