Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities

Amazon; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Operations Technician, where you will be at the forefront of maintaining and operating critical infrastructure systems in state-of-the-art data centers. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, ensuring the reliability and availability of essential equipment while collaborating with a diverse team of experts. You will engage in hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and project management, all within a culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience in mission-critical infrastructure.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record information from critical equipment for reliability.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

HVAC

Fire Systems

Technical Writing

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)

Job description

Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities

Job ID: 2953363 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.

AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.

We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!

Key job responsibilities

1. Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
2. Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
3. Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
4. Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
5. Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
6. Technical writing to support change management program
7. Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
8. On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
9. Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
10. Role may support more than one location/site.

Physical Requirements:

1. Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
2. Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
3. Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
4. Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
5. 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
6. Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection

A day in the life

This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

About the team

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. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

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. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Technical (Military/Trade School) training or 2+ years of electrical or mechanical, HVAC, fire system experience in a mission-critical infrastructure or equivalent experience in a relevant industry (for example: electrical or mechanical) 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
2. 2+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
3. High school or equivalent diploma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. 4+ years of Data Center Engineering experience
2. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 here for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $152,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit here.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.