Data Center Engineering Operations Senior Technician
Pubblicato il 28-10-2026 - Amazon in Milano
The Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) team is seeking engineers who can deploy, operate, and maintain the facilities (electrical/mechanical systems, control/fire-fighting systems, etc.) and manage related projects at our large-scale, high-density data centers. As a member of this gender and culturally diverse team, you will have a chance to work with exciting technology in a dynamic environment with expanding opportunities. The role requires a highly driven, self-managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to complex technical problems. This is a Mechanical and Electrical (M&E;) engineering role, managing infrastructure such as diesel generators, switch gear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, fire detection systems and building automation systems. You will report to the Data Center Engineering Operations Facilities Manager. 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 Key job responsibilities SAFETY
- Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team member, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.
- Lead by example in implementing and maintaining AWS safety protocols
- Respond to emergency situations and coordinate with emergency services as needed ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
- Operational hands on experience, and deep knowledge with electrical, mechanical, fire protection and control systems, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Water treatment systems, Static Transfer Switch (STS), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Fire Systems and Transformers.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain fire detection and suppression systems including pre-action systems, VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus), and other fire protection equipment
- Draft, review and publish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) and Method of Procedures (MOP) for in -house activities.
- Review vendor documentation for preventative maintenance (e.g. RAMS – Risk Assessment Method of Statement)
- Perform routine inspections and testing of fire alarm panels, smoke detectors, and suppression systems in accordance with AWS standards and local regulations
- Troubleshoot and resolve straightforward electro-mechanical problems; and collaborates with the engineering team, 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.)
- Perform hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance activities on critical infrastructure
- Execute equipment repairs, replacements, and facility modifications in accordance with AWS standards guidelines.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, equipment performance, and system configurations
- Collaborate with internal AWS teams on capacity planning and infrastructure improvements
- Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
- Respond to alarms and perform emergency troubleshooting and repairs
- Execute and plan work assignments, using maintenance and change management documents, and by reviewing outstanding action items with your Facility Manager and/or Chief Engineer.
- Take action to make improvements based on operating experience, assist in the creation of process improvement plans, and provide process improvement feedback to site leadership
- Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with health & safety regulations) SHIFT WORK This is a shift-based position hence availability to work rotating shifts is required for this position. The applicable collective agreemen