Engineering Operation Technician (AWS)

Amazon; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to safeguard critical infrastructure and ensure 24/7 reliability of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems across facilities.

You will perform rounds, monitor BMS/EPMS, troubleshoot events, install/remove racks, and contribute to change management while coordinating with contractors and vendors. The role requires adaptability to shift schedules and travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility events within internal SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within internal SLA.
• Perform preventive maintenance and root cause analysis of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Author technical documentation to support change management.
• Provide on-site support to contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you will serve as the frontline guardian of Amazon’s mission‑critical infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 reliability of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 facility and rack‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Author technical documentation to support the change management program.
• Monitor daily work requests, manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion.
• Provide on‑site support to contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring all work complies with established practices, procedures, and local legislation.
• Adapt to shift schedules that may include up to 12‑hour shifts and predefined rotation; some locations require on‑call rotations.
• Possibility to support more than one location/site.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift or move up to 39 pounds independently.
• Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds.
• Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder.
• Walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position.
• Work in an environment requiring ear protection.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed.
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational.
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of the assigned facility.
• Candidates must be able to travel over 50 miles or commute under 50 miles to active data center sites as required by business needs.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center engineering experience.
• Technical training from a military or trade school.
• Associate or higher education in a related field.

NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor immigration visas, including H‑1B, TN, and other non‑immigrant visas for this role.

NOTE: A lump‑sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.