Amazon Data Center Technician Intern Jobs in South Africa

Amazon Data Center Technician Intern Jobs in South Africa


Description

  • Amazon is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) team in Cape Town, South Africa on a six month Internship Program.

  • The DCEO team are a committed group who work to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services.

  • Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.

  • This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, EF's, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD’s, and building monitoring systems.

  • The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) Intern will assist permanent AWS staff with the operation and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center environment.

  • The EOT Intern can serve as a technical resource to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers.

  • Data center equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% up-time.

  • EOT Interns are also tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

    Responsibilities

  • Assist under supervision with the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.

  • Under supervision perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.

  • Under supervision troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal SLA.

  • Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.

  • Able to work a 12 hour rotating shift pattern, which will include the need to work days and nights.

  • Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment.

  • They will need to partake in training courses,
    provided both internally and externally, in line with the expectations of the B-BBEE Internship Skills Development program.

    Physical Requirements

  • Walk job sites in uneven terrain.

  • Work at heights and from ladders.

  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 22 kilograms; and participate in group lifts of 23 kilograms or more.

  • Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.

  • Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.

  • Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.

  • Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.

  • Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired.

  • Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.

  • Push or pull heavy objects into position.

  • Work in a noisy environment.

  • Work at depths, such as under raised floors.

    Basic Qualifications

  • A current college graduate, not yet in full time employment, who has obtained a national diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Solid leadership and organizational skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Proven self-starter.

  • Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment.

  • Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
    Commitment to a very strong culture of safety & security.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • A current college graduate, not yet in full time employment, who has obtained a national diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Solid leadership and organizational skills.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Proven self-starter.

  • Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment.

  • Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

  • Commitment to a very strong culture of safety & security.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Amazon Data Center Technician Intern Jobs in South Africa

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