Data Center Field Engineer – 99.999% Uptime

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission‑critical facilities, including diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers, and associated equipment.

You will perform daily rounds, monitor BMS/EPMS, assist in rack installations and decommissioning, and coordinate with contractors and vendors while ensuring safety and operational efficiency across multiple

Qualifications

• Essential requirements include travel between data center locations and willingness to work at alternate sites during training.
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and facility status.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/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 internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within SLA.
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management program.

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission‑critical facilities, including diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers, and associated equipment.

You will perform daily rounds, monitor BMS/EPMS, assist in rack installations and decommissioning, and coordinate with contractors and vendors while ensuring safety and operational efficiency across multiple