Engineering Operations Technician – Electrical Utilities Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations

Description

As an Engineering Operations Technician – Electrical Utilities Engineer, you'll apply your electrical expertise to ensure the seamless operation of HV/MV power systems and critical electrical utilities supporting the ZAZ cluster, directly contributing to the stability of one of the world's largest information system infrastructures.

We are looking for an Electrical Utilities Engineer to join the Operations Team within our Utilities Team at the ZAZ cluster. The EOT is a hands-on electrical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder, with a focus on HV/MV electrical systems, power distribution, and associated critical infrastructure. If you like to apply your electrical skills to solve problems and work in a high-reliability environment, we'd like to meet you. Your work will help maintain one of the world's largest information system infrastructures.

Key job responsibilities
Maintain Safety Standards: Follow and uphold the highest safety protocols. Coordinate with EHS teams and support work permit management (PTW/LOTO) for utilities-related activities.

Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HV/MV critical infrastructure and power systems.

Oversee critical systems including GIS/AIS substations, MV cabinets, HV Lines and Solar plants

Review design and construction documentation of new infrastructure

Troubleshoot Equipment Issues related with HV/MV and Power systems.

Coordinate Maintenance Activities and Supervise external contractors performing preventive and corrective maintenance

Support Electrical Utilities Operations including infrastructure integration and commissioning

Review of procedures (SOPs/MOPs/EOPs), support compliance with global policies, and maintain accurate records of equipment status, incidents, and maintenance activities.

About the team
We are the Utilities Electrical Team of the ZAZ cluster, an Infrastructure Operations team dedicated to the HV/MV electrical backbone of the AWS data center campus. Our mission is to ensure that the electrical utility systems supporting the cluster operate reliably, safely, and efficiently. We work in close coordination with construction, commissioning, design engineering, and external utility providers. You'll join a team of skilled technicians and engineers committed to continuous improvement, safety excellence, and operational resilience. Together, we're building and maintaining the critical electrical infrastructure that powers innovation for customers globally.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in industry work in a related environment
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of HV/MV electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and distribution Knowledge of photovoltaic systems, including panels, inverters, protection relays, MV cabinets and transformers
- Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory, including IEC/IEEE standards and Spanish electrical regulations (REBT/RAT) -
- Familiarity with work permit systems (PTW/LOTO) and safety management in high-voltage environments

Preferred Qualifications

- Speak, write, and read fluently in Spanish and English (required for local regulatory and contractor interaction)
- 2+ years of experience in HV/MV electrical systems (Including GIS, AIS and HV lines) and solar farm
- Familiarity with building management systems and controls
- Data Center or critical electrical infrastructure engineering experience
- Knowledge of local utility coordination and Spanish energy regulatory framework
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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