Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Oregon is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to support mission-critical infrastructure and ensure 99.999% uptime across facilities.

You will perform rounds, monitor BMS/EPMS, assist in rack-level maintenance, document changes, and coordinate with contractors on-site. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work days, nights, or weekends across multiple sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within SLA.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within SLA.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Support change management through technical documentation.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Tools

Reading procedures

Engineering drawings

Job description

Data Center Engineering Technician

Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you will maintain the heartbeat of mission‑critical technology infrastructure, ensuring 99.999% uptime and seamless operations that power global digital experiences.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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 of 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
• Technical writing to support 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 all work performed follows established practices, procedures, and local legislation
• Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs; shifts can be up to 12 hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule, with some locations having on‑call rotations
• 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 the assigned facility is operational
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of the assigned facility

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications 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

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

NOTE: 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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.