Data Center Engineering Operations Technician II (AWS)

Amazon Inc.; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign-on payments

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician II to support the operation of AWS data centers.

You will work with front-line responders to maintain critical infrastructure, perform rack installs, troubleshoot facility events, and drive cost-efficient projects in a safety-first environment. The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of MS Office products and applications experience.
• 2+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning, readings and facility management.
• Provide KPIs to senior engineers and oversee on-site contractors and vendors.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Facilities maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician II

Job ID: 10471202 | 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 II (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!

A day in the life

Day in the Life of an EOT

• Tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.
• Drive projects with moderate complexity.
• Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Perform rack installs, rack decommissioning, operational readings and facility management.
• Provide key performance indicators to senior engineers.
• Responsible for the on-site management of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation.
• Performance and oversight of maintenance and operations on all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
• Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, change management creation, writing procedures and building management systems.
• 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.
• Maintain data center critical infrastructure equipment ensuring 99.999% up-time of the world's largest cloud computing portfolio.
• Role may support more than one location/site.
• Walk job sites in uneven terrain. Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds unassisted and participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• 2+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling
• Experience in data center engineering

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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.

USA, TX, Wharton - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly