Data Center Engineering Ops Technician – 24/7 Impact

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to join our front-line team supporting critical data center infrastructure across sites. You will monitor electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems, perform PMs, troubleshooting, and coordinate with vendors to maintain 24/7 reliability.

Work includes stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, cooling systems, BMS/EPMS monitoring, and on-site support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• Experience with data center facility equipment and PM processes.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and life/safety equipment for 24/7 reliability.
• 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 internal SLA.
• PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution; execute projects from conception to completion.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical experience

Flexible schedule

MS Office familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

BMS/EPMS systems

UPS switchgear knowledge

PDU knowledge

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to join our front-line team supporting critical data center infrastructure across sites. You will monitor electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems, perform PMs, troubleshooting, and coordinate with vendors to maintain 24/7 reliability.

Work includes stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, cooling systems, BMS/EPMS monitoring, and on-site support.