Data Center Engineering Operations Technician - (AWS)

Amazon; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician in Sterling, VA to perform daily rounds and monitor critical electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems, ensuring 24/7 reliability. You will support PM activities, troubleshooting, rack installs, and on-site coordination with contractors, whilst adhering to safety and operational procedures.

Shifts can be up to 12 hours with rotating schedules; overtime and night differential apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems.
• Ability to work long shifts and tolerate physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work in varying on-site conditions and heights as required.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure reliability and availability.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within SLA.
• Conduct PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Support change management with technical documentation.
• Oversee on-site coordination with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Fire suppression systems

Job description

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician

Job ID: 10381383 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front‑line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation. AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market. We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!

Key Job Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
• Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Technical writing to support change management program
• Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
• On‑site support of contractors, sub‑contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
• Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12‑hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on‑call rotations
• Role may support more than one location/site

Work Schedule Options

• Option 1: Weekend Rotation – Days worked: Sunday – Tuesday, plus every other Saturday. Weekly pattern: alternates between 3‑day and 4‑day work weeks. Shift hours: 5:30 am – 6:00 pm (day shift) or 5:30 pm – 6:00 am (night shift).
• Option 2: Weekday Rotation – Days worked: Wednesday – Friday, plus every other Saturday. Weekly pattern: alternates between 3‑day and 4‑day work weeks. Shift hours: 5:30 am – 6:00 pm (day shift) or 5:30 pm – 6:00 am (night shift).

Both schedules follow a rotating pattern where you’ll work 3 days one week and 4 days the following week.

Overtime & Pay

• Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours per week
• Night Shift Differential: 13% additional pay (6:00 pm – 6:00 am shifts)
• Maximum hours: 60 hours per week in total (up to 20 hours of overtime)

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 lbs independently
• Participate in group lifts for 40+ lbs
• Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position
• Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection

Day in the Life

This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). You will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3‑phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration
• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems
• Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working, use hands to manipulate small wires and objects, walk on job sites in uneven terrain, and work at heights and from ladders

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low‑voltage (copper/fiber) cabling
• Experience in data center engineering

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range for this position varies by location. Amounts: USA, VA, Chantilly – $37.00–$65.00 USD hourly; USA, VA, Dulles – $37.00–$65.00 USD hourly; USA, VA, Sterling – $37.00–$65.00 USD hourly. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.