Engineering Operations Technician

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 and maintaining an extraordinary 99.999% uptime. Engineering Technicians are Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They maintain, operate, and troubleshoot the Data Center Operation’s Mission Critical Facilities, which includes stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, as well as three‑phase electrical systems such as switch gear, UPSs, PDUs, wet cell batteries and associated systems, CRAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water chemical systems, air handlers, pumps, and motors. Key Job Responsibilities 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 that 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 Physical Requirements Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations 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 This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational. Essential Requirements Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs Day in the Life The role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). It maintains, operates, and troubleshoots mission‑critical data center facility equipment including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment. Basic Qualifications 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience 2+ years of electrical and mechanical experience Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) Associate or higher education in a related field Experience with reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Location: USA, OR, Umatilla – 37.00 – 65.00 USD hourly Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc. | Job ID: A10381807 #J-18808-Ljbffr