Data Center Engineering Ops Technician – TS/SCI

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Warrenton, VA is seeking Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians to perform hands-on electrical and mechanical operations in AWS data centers.

This role requires US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, with polygraph eventual activation. You will operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, generator, and fire/life safety equipment, troubleshoot facility issues, and perform routine maintenance and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required.
• US citizen required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot facility equipment and rack-level events.
• Perform maintenance tasks: filters, HVAC PMs, rack power installs, PDUs, ATS.
• Provide support to Data Center Operations technicians.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Write procedures.
• Work a 12 hour shift (rotating 3 and 4 day work weeks days or nights).
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare part inventory.
• Supervise contractors performing servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Respond to off hour emergency calls per on-call rotation.
• Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies.
• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.
• Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 40 pounds or more.
• Push or pull heavy objects into position.

Skills

2+ years of relevant work experience

US citizenship

Top Secret clearance with SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Warrenton, VA is seeking Data Center Engineering Operations Technicians to perform hands-on electrical and mechanical operations in AWS data centers.

This role requires US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, with polygraph eventual activation. You will operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, generator, and fire/life safety equipment, troubleshoot facility issues, and perform routine maintenance and safety procedures.