Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I

TEKsystems•Andrews, TX

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Technical Operations Engineer, Facility will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within an Amazon Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting. The role involves on-site management of shift technicians, technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring work is performed in accordance with established practices and procedures. Responsibilities include establishing performance benchmarks, conducting analyses, and preparing reports on all aspects of critical facility operations and maintenance. The engineer will collaborate with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency. This role requires operating and managing routine and emergency services on critical systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, and building monitoring systems. There may be opportunities to assist in the design and build-out of new facilities and in projects to increase current facility efficiency. Asset and inventory management, as well as assisting in recruiting efforts, are also key components of this position. The goal is to deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical (Military/ Trade School) Degree and relevant experience.
0-2 years of relevant work experience.
0-2 years of management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

0-2 years of Data Center Engineering Experience
0-2 years of Data Center Management Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling

Responsibilities

Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency.
Responsible for asset and inventory management.
Assist in recruiting efforts
Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met