Amazon Data Center Technician Intern Jobs in South Africa
Amazon Data Center Technician Intern Jobs in South Africa
DescriptionAmazon 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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