Engineering Operations Technician (AWS)

Job ID: 10491606 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. 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. 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. 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. A day in the life This 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). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 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 relevant work experience Experience in relevant work Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain Can work at heights and from ladders 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of data center engineering experience Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling Experience in data center engineering Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings Vocational/technical training or an associate degree or above, or 4+ years of military experience Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you\'re applying in isn\'t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD\'D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at . USA, OR, Arlington - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly USA, OR, HERMISTON - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly USA, OR, Hermiston - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly USA, OR, Umatilla - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non‑immigrant visas, for this role. NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amazon Inc.