Data Center Field Engineer – 99.999% Uptime Guardian

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical facilities, including standby generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CRAC, chillers, and cooling towers.

The role supports 24/7 operations, performing PM and RCA, coordinating with contractors and vendors, and ensuring safety and reliability across multiple data centers as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of electrical or mechanical or data center facilities experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts 24/7 in a 24/7/365 environment.
• 1+ year of Microsoft Office products experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and life safety equipment.
• 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 SLA.
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of equipment.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Data Center experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

EPMS (Electrical Power Management System)

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical facilities, including standby generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CRAC, chillers, and cooling towers.

The role supports 24/7 operations, performing PM and RCA, coordinating with contractors and vendors, and ensuring safety and reliability across multiple data centers as needed.