Engineering Operation Technician

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. Engineering Technicians are Amazon’s front line in hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They maintain, operate, and troubleshoot Data Center Operation’s mission‑critical facilities, including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, wet‑cell batteries, CRAC and 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 facility and rack‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA). Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA. Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment. Technical writing to support change management programs. Monitor daily work requests, manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion. Provide on‑site support to contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors, ensuring all work complies with established practices and local legislation. Work schedule may change to meet site needs; shifts up to 12 hours may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations include on‑call rotations. Role may support more than one location/site. Physical Requirements 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. 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. Basic Qualifications 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience. 1+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office products. Ability to work on a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and/or weekends. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of data center engineering experience. Technical (Military/Trade School) training. Associate or higher education in a related field. 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 during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information. Starting salary for this position: USD 32.00–57.00 per hour (USA, OR, Boardman). Final starting pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, and 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc. Job ID: A10382121 #J-18808-Ljbffr