Data Center Operations Tech - 24/7 Critical Systems

Amazon; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Northern Virginia seeks an Engineering Operations Technician to support 24/7 data center reliability, maintaining critical electrical and mechanical systems and reporting to the site Data Center Facility Manager.

You will perform rounds, monitor BMS/EPMS, assist in troubleshooting, execute rack installs and preventive maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and adapt schedules that may include 12‑hour shifts and on-call rotations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or fire suppression systems.
• Ability to work shifts longer than eight hours.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb, and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily rounds monitoring 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 SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning.
• Execute preventive maintenance and root-cause analysis on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Provide technical writing to support change-management.
• Manage daily work requests and drive projects from concept to completion.
• Liaise on-site with contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with practices and local laws.
• Schedules may rotate and include up to 12-hour shifts and on-call rotations; may support multiple sites.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Fire suppression systems

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Northern Virginia seeks an Engineering Operations Technician to support 24/7 data center reliability, maintaining critical electrical and mechanical systems and reporting to the site Data Center Facility Manager.

You will perform rounds, monitor BMS/EPMS, assist in troubleshooting, execute rack installs and preventive maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and adapt schedules that may include 12‑hour shifts and on-call rotations across multiple sites.