Data Center Engineering Operations Technician

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians (EOTs) to be the front-line responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical operations in our data centers around Fairfax, VA. This role supports generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, AHUs, and building automation systems with rotating 12-hour shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in electrical or mechanical work or data center facilities, a High School diploma, and active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Understanding of building automation, power distribution, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operational instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, generator, and fire/life safety equipment in the data center.
• Troubleshoot facility equipment and rack-level events within SLAs.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including HVAC PMs, filter changes, and rack power installs.
• Provide support to Data Center Operations technicians and supervise contractors.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Adhere to safety procedures and write procedures for operations.
• Work 12 hour shifts with rotating 3 and 4 day weeks (days/nights).
• Take daily readings of temperatures, voltages, currents, and other metrics.
• Manage building workflows in CMMS and track spare parts inventory.
• Respond to off-hour emergency calls per on-call rotation.
• Drive innovation to reduce operational costs.

Skills

Electrical work

Mechanical work

Data center experience

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians (EOTs) to be the front-line responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical operations in our data centers around Fairfax, VA. This role supports generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, AHUs, and building automation systems with rotating 12-hour shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in electrical or mechanical work or data center facilities, a High School diploma, and active Top Secret with SCI eligibility