Data Center Operations Engineer — 24/7 Hands-On Tech

Amazon Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Center Engineering Operations team seeks an hands-on technician to monitor and maintain critical data center infrastructure in Sterling, VA. You will perform rounds, manage BMS/EPMS, and troubleshoot facility events within SLAs, while supporting rack installs, PM activities, and coordination with contractors.

The role requires 2+ years in electrical or mechanical settings, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal SLA.
• Perform rack installs and rack 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 manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion.
• On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation.

Skills

MS Office

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Education

Associate or higher education in related field

Job description

Amazon Data Center Engineering Operations team seeks an hands-on technician to monitor and maintain critical data center infrastructure in Sterling, VA. You will perform rounds, manage BMS/EPMS, and troubleshoot facility events within SLAs, while supporting rack installs, PM activities, and coordination with contractors.

The role requires 2+ years in electrical or mechanical settings, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends.