Data Center Engineering Operations Technician

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician

Apply for the Data Center Engineering Operations Technician role at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Description Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of mission‑critical technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations that power global digital experiences. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining an extraordinary 99.999% uptime, keeping the digital world running smoothly and efficiently.

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA.
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management program.
• Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion.
• On‑site support of contractors, sub‑contractors and vendors, ensuring all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation.
• Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12 hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on‑call rotations.
• Role may support more than one location/site.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently.
• Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds.
• Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder.
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position.
• Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection.

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

Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed, we encourage candidates to apply.

Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and to be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences.

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Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home.

• 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience, or 2+ years of data center or mission‑critical facilities experience.
• 2+ years of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) experience.
• High school or equivalent.

• 4+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,300/year in the lowest market to $152,700/year in the highest market. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.