Data Center Engineering Technician - Mission-Critical Ops

Amazon; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facilities, including power and cooling systems.

This role supports uptime, collaborates with facilities teams, and requires hands-on work across electrical and mechanical equipment. The position may require travel between data center sites, flexible shifts up to 12 hours, and interaction with contractors and vendors to ensure safety and security standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• 1+ years of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life-safety systems to ensure reliability.
• Monitor Building Management Systems and Electrical Power Management System.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLAs.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Data center experience

Education

Associate degree or technical degree

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facilities, including power and cooling systems.

This role supports uptime, collaborates with facilities teams, and requires hands-on work across electrical and mechanical equipment. The position may require travel between data center sites, flexible shifts up to 12 hours, and interaction with contractors and vendors to ensure safety and security standards.