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At Amazon, we’re working to be Earth’s most Customer-centric Company and Earth’s Best Employer. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you’d like to help us build and expand The Cloud in Canada, this is your chance to make history.

Amazon Data Services Canada Inc. is currently hiring for a Engineering Operations Chief to support our data centers. The Chief is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center. The Chief manages small-to-medium projects from planning to completion, obtains and tracks quotes for all necessary costs and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The Chief supports Engineering Operation technicians and any third party vendors in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switch gear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD’s, and building automation systems. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7.

This position requires that the candidate selected obtain and maintain an active Reliability Status security clearance with the Government of Canaand.

TheSenior Data Center Operations Engineer

At Amazon, we strive to be the most customer-focused company and the best employee in the world. To achieve this, we need exceptionally talented, bright and motivated people. If you want to help us build and grow the Cloud in Canada, this is your chance to make history.

Amazon Canada Data Services is currently recruiting a Senior Data Center Operations Technician (TP), to join our Data Center Operations team. The Senior Technician (TP) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical and fire safety equipment in the data center is operating at its maximum level of efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work and emergency response. These points should be central to all installation operations within a given data center. The TP manages small and medium-sized projects, from conception to completion, obtains and tracks quotes for all necessary costs and documents project results for future implementation at other facilities. The TP supports engineering operations technicians and any third-party vendors by offering assistance with the operation and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment in the field. Such equipment includes but is not limited to standby diesel generators, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDU), air handling units (AHU) , cooling towers, chemical process systems, pumps, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and building automation systems. This team works in an environment that works The TP supports engineering operations technicians and any third-party vendors by offering assistance with the operation and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment in the field. Such equipment includes but is not limited to standby diesel generators, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDU), air handling units (AHU) , cooling towers, chemical process systems, pumps, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and building automation systems. This team works in an environment that works The TP supports engineering operations technicians and any third-party vendors by offering assistance with the operation and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment in the field. Such equipment includes but is not limited to standby diesel generators, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDU), air handling units (AHU) , cooling towers, chemical process systems, pumps, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and building automation systems. This team works in an environment that works Such equipment includes but is not limited to standby diesel generators, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDU), air handling units (AHU) , cooling towers, chemical process systems, pumps, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and building automation systems. This team works in an environment that works Such equipment includes but is not limited to standby diesel generators, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDU), air handling units (AHU) , cooling towers, chemical process systems, pumps, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and building automation systems. This team works in an environment that works24/24and 7/7.

Thisposte requires that the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active Reliability Status security clearance with the Government of Canada.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment;
• In depth understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations such as: generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units;
• Familiar with BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection/trending;
• Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and or work in elevated locations;
• Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to provide after-hours support as needed;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with respect to complex technical instructions and concepts.

Combasic skills

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment;
• Have an excellent understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in the operation of critical data centers, including generators, transformers, electrical distribution and switching cabinets, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), ventilation units (ATS), power distribution units (PDUs), pumps, air handlers and data center air conditioners (CRACs);
• Be familiar with building supervision and control systems (BMS), electrical energy management (EPMS), and data trend analysis;
• The candidate must be able to lift loads of up to22kg (50 lbs) and work in high spaces;
• Be able to work in a working environment24/24and 7/7, with the ability to be able to provide after-hours support as needed. All physical requirements should be met with reasonable accommodations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, and using complex technical instructions and concepts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or College’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent work experience in Mechanical/Electrical Field;
• Electrical or Mechanical trade (Post Secondary Education);
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in French and English.

Comdesired skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or university degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent work experience in the field of mechanics or electricity;
• Vocational diploma in electricity or mechanics (levelpostsecondary);
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in French and English.

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