Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Data Center Project Assistant as part of our Work Based Learning Program (WBLP). This position requires the successful candidate report to a site location. Amazon has multiple WBLP trainee openings between October – December 2024. Trainees will participate in our 12-week work and training program in our Oregon facilities with virtual support for the San Francisco Bay Area facilities.

As a Data Center Project Assistant, you will be a part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry examples of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world! In this role, you will provide administrative support to Data Center Project Managers in an effort to support overall organizational goals. Your flexibility and adaptability are key to constantly changing demands and priorities. You will frequently find yourself in the center of everything that happens on the team. You are pivotal to the success of a well-run, efficient, productive and enthusiastic team!

NOTE: Amazon is not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

NOTE: If applying for positions in Oregon (OR) and Ohio (OH), these sites are within AWS GovCloud region. Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will wear many hats! Project Assistants perform an array of administrative functions critical to running an organization efficiently. You will strategically manage your Data Center Project Manager's Administration tasks of:

• Badge requests and vendor on-boarding

• Project input requests

• Project funding submission, Vendor Purchase Requests and Orders

• Changes to the Risk Assessment, Method of Procedure templates, etc.

• Change Management Approvals and schedule coordination

• Managing of scopes of work

• Track delivery of material with the Power and Cooling Supply team

• Coordinate plans for internal equipment transfers

• IT equipment procurement

• Team wiki updates

• Travel arrangements

• Update Procore

• Update status at the managers’ request

• Misc. project support for new hires Closeout documents (Townsend, Agile, daily scans, Quality Control, etc.)

• Manage requests for access

A day in the life

About the team

AWS is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. The WBLP training program has a focus on safety, as a WBLP you will be trained on data center safety, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education

• 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• 1+ years of experience planning and time management OR relevant training completed

• 1+ years of experience in construction, or data center environments OR relevant training completed

• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements and functional/technical depths and complexity for this role

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.