Data Center Engineering & Operations Technician

Amazon Inc.; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is hiring an Engineering Operations Technician for ADC InfraOps DCEO in Aurora, CO.

The role involves hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting, 24/7 shift coverage, and supporting Data Center Operations teams to keep the cloud running. You’ll work with diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, AHUs, pumps, VFDs, and building automation, perform routine maintenance, and investigate incidents while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in relevant work.
• Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.
• Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
• Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain.
• Can work at heights and from ladders.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in the data center.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs.
• Perform limited maintenance: filter changes, HVAC PMs, rack power installs, PDU and ATS work.
• Provide support to Data Center Operations technicians.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Follow safety procedures during all tasks.
• Work a 12 hour shift with rotating days/nights.
• Take daily readings of temperatures, voltages, currents.
• Use CMMS to manage workflows and inventory.
• Supervise contractors for servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Respond to off-hour emergency calls per on-call rotation.
• Comply with physical security procedures.
• Drive innovation to reduce operational costs.
• Manipulate small wires and objects.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in cramped locations.
• Work non-standard hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

2+ years relevant experience

Walk on uneven terrain

Bend or twist body

Manipulate small wires/objects

Work at heights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is hiring an Engineering Operations Technician for ADC InfraOps DCEO in Aurora, CO.

The role involves hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting, 24/7 shift coverage, and supporting Data Center Operations teams to keep the cloud running. You’ll work with diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, AHUs, pumps, VFDs, and building automation, perform routine maintenance, and investigate incidents while following safety procedures.