Critical Data Center Engineering & Operations Technician

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facilities across multiple locations in Virginia. You will work on electrical and mechanical systems, participate in PM activities, and support change management processes.

Role involves coordinating with contractors, performing rack installations and decommissioning, and adapting to varying schedules including possible on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems.
• Ability to bend/walk on uneven terrain and work at heights with safety.
• Willingness to work extended shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLA.
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management program.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Fire suppression systems

Building Management Systems

Tools

BMS

EPMS

Fire/Life safety equipment

Job description

Amazon Web Services is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facilities across multiple locations in Virginia. You will work on electrical and mechanical systems, participate in PM activities, and support change management processes.

Role involves coordinating with contractors, performing rack installations and decommissioning, and adapting to varying schedules including possible on-call rotations.