Engineering Operations Technician

OverviewJob ID: ******* | Amazon Data Services, Inc.Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure.As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining mission-critical technology infrastructure to ensure seamless operations and high uptime.Engineering Technicians are Amazon's front line for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting.They maintain, operate, and troubleshoot data center facilities, including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, three-phase electrical systems (switch gear, UPSs, PDUs, wet cell batteries), CRAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water systems, air handlers and related systems, pumps and motors.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure.We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that enable continual access to AWS services.You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.You will collaborate with teams across AWS to deliver high safety and security standards while providing capacity at a competitive cost.We foster an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Note: Amazon does not sponsor immigration (including H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas) for this role.Lump-sum relocation stipends are available for eligible candidates.Key responsibilitiesDaily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availabilityMonitor 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 SLAPerform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipmentTechnical writing to support change management programMonitor daily work requests, manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completionOn-site support of contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors, ensuring all work adheres to established practices, procedures and local legislationWork schedule changes depending on site needs; shifts can be up to 12 hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule; some locations have on-call rotationsRole may support more than one location/sitePhysical and work requirementsWillingness and ability to work in the listed physical conditions with reasonable accommodationsRegularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independentlyParticipate in group lifts for 40+ poundsMaintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladderRegularly 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 positionWork in an environment requiring provided ear protectionThis 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 requirementsAbility to travel to or commute between data center locations as neededWillingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operationalTravel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facilityCandidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needsA day in the lifeThis role acts as Amazon's front line for 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, three-phase electrical systems (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 includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.About the teamDiverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences.If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply.Our culture supports varied career paths and experiences.Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive cloud platform.We pioneer cloud computing and continually innovate to power customers' businesses.Inclusive team cultureAWS values curiosity and connection.Our affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people.Our culture encourages bold ideas and collaboration.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe strive to raise the performance bar and provide knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career development resources to help you grow.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony and offer flexible working arrangements to support employees.QualificationsBasic Qualifications2+ years of relevant work experienceExperience in relevant workAbility to bend or twist the body into unusual positions while workingAbility to use hands to manipulate small wires and objectsAbility to walk on job sites in uneven terrainAbility to work at heights and from laddersPreferred Qualifications4+ years of data center engineering experienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related fieldKnowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cablingExperience in data center engineeringAbility to perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tiredAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.If you need a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring 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 includes sign-on payments and RSUs.Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.Learn more about our benefits at .Location and compensationUSA, NV, Sparks - ************* USD hourlyPosted:January 26, **** (Updated 10 minutes ago)Posted:November 18, **** (Updated 24 minutes ago)Posted:November 26, **** (Updated 24 minutes ago)Posted:November 8, **** (Updated about 1 hour ago)Posted:July 24, **** (Updated about 1 hour ago)Share this jobImportant FAQs for current Government employeesBefore proceeding, please review the following FAQsAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr