Engineering Operation Technician , AWS Opportunity for Military Community

Amazon; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 50,971 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician to join their team in Sparks, Nevada. You will be responsible for maintaining critical cooling infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 reliability, conducting maintenance and repairs, and contributing to technical documentation. The ideal candidate has electrical and mechanical experience, is proficient in Microsoft Office, and is available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. This role offers competitive hourly pay along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate liquid cooling infrastructure to ensure reliability.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting for cooling systems.
• Write technical documentation for change management.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work flexible schedules

Education

Associate or higher education in a related field

Job description

Engineering Operation Technician, AWS Opportunity for Military Community

Job ID: 3207041 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of mission‑critical technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations that power global digital experiences. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining an extraordinary 99.999% uptime, keeping the digital world running smoothly and efficiently.

Engineering Technicians are Amazon’s front line for hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They maintain, operate, and troubleshoot Data Center Operation’s Mission Critical Facilities, which include stand‑by diesel generators, fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, wet cell batteries and associated systems, CRAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemistry, air handlers, pumps, and motors.

We are seeking experienced Engineering Operations Technicians to join our data center operations team, specifically focusing on liquid cooling infrastructure and water distribution systems. This role is vital in maintaining the continuous operation of our advanced cooling systems that support critical data center operations.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor immigration visas (H-1B, TN, or other non‑immigrant visas) for this role.

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

Key Job Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and cooling equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
• Monitor and operate mission‑critical liquid cooling infrastructure
• Conduct glycol concentration testing and adjustments
• Operate and maintain water distribution systems, including water chemistry, pumps, and piping networks
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of liquid cooling systems
• Write technical documentation to support the 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, and local legislation
• Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts are usually 12‑hour, may rotate on a predefined day, mid, or night schedule. Some locations have on‑call rotations. Must be flexible on work schedule and willing to work holidays and weekends, as needed
• Role may support more than one location/site

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
  • Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
  • Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
  • Regularly 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 provided 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 assigned facility

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a data center or mission‑critical facility (e.g., hospital, military facility, public safety facility)
• Associate or higher education in a related field
• Experience with reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Location: USA, PA, Fairless Hills – $37.00–$65.00 USD hourly