Critical Data Center Operations Engineer

Amazon; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's AWS Data Center Engineering Operations team seeks a hands-on technician to maintain and troubleshoot critical data-center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems. You will support testing and implementation of new technology and work practices in high-stakes environments.

You will monitor BMS/EPMS, perform PMs, and assist with rack installations and decommissions while coordinating with contractors and vendors on-site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Willing to work varied shifts including evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders and lifting.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Monitor BMS and EPMS continuously for reliability.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within SLA.
• Install and decommission racks within SLA.
• Support change management with technical writing.
• Coordinate on-site with contractors and vendors.

Skills

Years of experience

Hands-on wiring

Uneven terrain walking

Ladder work

Flexible schedule

Physical dexterity

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Eng

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Low voltage cabling

Network design knowledge

Job description

Amazon's AWS Data Center Engineering Operations team seeks a hands-on technician to maintain and troubleshoot critical data-center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems. You will support testing and implementation of new technology and work practices in high-stakes environments.

You will monitor BMS/EPMS, perform PMs, and assist with rack installations and decommissions while coordinating with contractors and vendors on-site.