24/7 Data Center Engineering Ops Technician

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Data Centers are looking for an Engineering Operations Technician to join the on-site team in Virginia. You will perform hands-on maintenance of critical electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems across data center facilities, ensuring high availability.

Responsibilities include monitoring BMS/EPMS, troubleshooting incidents within SLAs, and supporting change management with precise technical documentation. Shift rotations and O/T opportunities enhance coverage across sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of network design and low voltage cabling (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within internal SLA.
• Perform rack installs and 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 drive to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion.
• On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with practices and local regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Fire suppression

Data center experience

Tools

BMS

EPMS

Job description

AWS Data Centers are looking for an Engineering Operations Technician to join the on-site team in Virginia. You will perform hands-on maintenance of critical electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems across data center facilities, ensuring high availability.

Responsibilities include monitoring BMS/EPMS, troubleshooting incidents within SLAs, and supporting change management with precise technical documentation. Shift rotations and O/T opportunities enhance coverage across sites.