Data Center Engineering Operations Technician

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician - Northern Virginia Job ID: 3146728 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. How would you like to be a part of Earth's most customer‐centric company? You would work with teams of front‐line responders who support the operations of some of the world's most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation. Key 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 decommissioning within internal SLA. - Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment. - Technical writing to support change management program. - Manage daily work requests 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. Work Schedule Options - Weekend Rotation – Days Worked: Sunday – Tuesday, plus every other Saturday. Weekly Pattern: alternates between 3‐day and 4‐day work weeks. Shift Hours: 5:30 am – 6:00 pm (day shift) OR 5:30 pm – 6:00 am (night shift). - Weekday Rotation – Days Worked: Wednesday – Friday, plus every other Saturday. Weekly Pattern: alternates between 3‐day and 4‐day work weeks. Shift Hours: 5:30 am – 6:00 pm (day shift) OR 5:30 pm – 6:00 am (night shift). Overtime & Pay - Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours per week. - Night Shift Differential: 13% additional pay (6:00 pm – 6:00 am shifts). - Maximum Hours: 60 hours per week in total (up to 20 hours of overtime). 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. Basic Qualifications - Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration. - 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems. - Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working, use hands to manipulate small wires and objects, walk on job sites in uneven terrain, and work at heights and from ladders. Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling. - Experience in data center engineering. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Compensation & Benefits Base pay ranges from $68,300/year in the lowest geographic market up to $152,700/year in the highest geographic market. Pay is based on location and may vary. Amazon may provide equity, sign‐on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr