Data Center Operations Engineer – 24/7 On-Site

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 107,453,000 - 188,731,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to join its Data Center Engineering Operations team.

You will work on the front line to maintain and operate critical infrastructure across AWS data centers, ensuring 24/7 reliability and safety. The role requires 2+ years in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or fire suppression systems, knowledge of BMS/EPMS, and the ability to troubleshoot and document changes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling.
• Experience in data center engineering.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning.
• PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management.
• Manage daily work requests and drive projects from conception to completion.
• On-site support for contractors, sub-contractors and vendors ensuring compliance with procedures and local legislation.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Fire suppression systems

Network design

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to join its Data Center Engineering Operations team.

You will work on the front line to maintain and operate critical infrastructure across AWS data centers, ensuring 24/7 reliability and safety. The role requires 2+ years in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or fire suppression systems, knowledge of BMS/EPMS, and the ability to troubleshoot and document changes.