Data Center Field Engineer — 99.999% Uptime Operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to join our operations team in Manassas, VA. This role focuses on hands-on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data center infrastructure, including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, and cooling systems.

You will work on high-availability facilities, collaborate with engineers and facilities staff, and participate in on-call rotations. Travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and/or weekends.
• Ability to travel to multiple data center locations.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLAs.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within internal SLA.
• Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management program.
• Monitor daily work requests and drive to resolution, including project execution from conception to completion.
• On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors per practices and local regulations.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to join our operations team in Manassas, VA. This role focuses on hands-on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data center infrastructure, including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, and cooling systems.

You will work on high-availability facilities, collaborate with engineers and facilities staff, and participate in on-call rotations. Travel between sites may be required.