Data Center Engineering Operations Technician – 24/7 Shifts

Amazon; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 107,854,000 - 190,109,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to join its data center facilities team. You will maintain critical infrastructure including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, and fire/life safety systems to ensure maximum reliability.

You will monitor BMS and EPMS, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and work with on-site contractors. Shifts are rotating and may include on-call duty in a safety‑driven, learning‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions and on ladders.
• Willingness to work shifts up to 12 hours and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within SLA.
• Carry out PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation to support change management.
• Coordinate with on-site contractors and vendors.
• Support rotating shifts and on-call rotations as needed.
• Assist multiple locations/sites as required.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Fire suppression systems

Network design

Low voltage cabling

Data center engineering

BMS

EPMS

Tools

BMS

EPMS

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to join its data center facilities team. You will maintain critical infrastructure including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, and fire/life safety systems to ensure maximum reliability.

You will monitor BMS and EPMS, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and work with on-site contractors. Shifts are rotating and may include on-call duty in a safety‑driven, learning‑focused environment.