Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities

Amazon Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 59,600 - 133,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend available

Inclusive company culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading data services provider in Virginia is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician. You'll ensure reliable operation of critical technological infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical systems. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in electrical or mechanical roles, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This diverse role requires flexibility in working hours, teamwork across various departments, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Competitive salary between $59,600 and $133,200 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record electrical and mechanical equipment daily.
• Assist in troubleshooting and perform preventive maintenance.
• Support contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree in related field

Technical training

Job description

Overview

Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities – Job ID: 3150721 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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 and help ensure an uptime of 99.999%. You will work on electrical and mechanical equipment in Data Center Operations and support facilities that power global digital experiences.

You will be part of AWS Infrastructure Services, supporting the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and strive to keep the cloud running for our customers.

You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate across AWS to uphold safety and security standards while delivering capacity at the lowest possible cost. We foster an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Note: Amazon does not sponsor immigration for this role (including H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas). Lump sum relocation stipend is available for eligible candidates.

Key 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 facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
• Perform 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 work is in accordance with established practices, procedures and local legislation
• Work schedule changes depending on site needs; shifts can be up to 12 hours and may rotate; some locations have 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

This role supports data centers in various operational stages and may be assigned to facilities under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until site becomes fully operational.

Essential and travel 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
• Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs

A day in the life

This role acts as Amazon’s front line for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventive maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting. You will report to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM) and maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3-phase electrical systems (switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries), mechanical equipment (CRA/HU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers, pumps and motors), and related fire/life safety and building automation systems.

About the team

Diverse Experiences – AWS values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Your career path may be nontraditional; we value unique experiences and perspectives.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continuously innovate to keep customers empowered.

Inclusion and growth

Inclusive Team Culture – Our affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people. Mentorship and Career Growth – We offer knowledge sharing, mentorship, and resources to help you grow. Work/Life Balance – We value flexibility to support both work and home life.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
• 1+ years’ 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 (Military/Trade School) training
• Associate or higher education in related field

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 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. 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 $59,600/year to $133,200/year, depending on location and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company; other compensation and benefits may apply. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Posted: December 31, 2025 (Updated 24 hours ago)

Posted: December 31, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago)

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