Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities (AWS)

Amazon; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician for the DCC Communities to maintain mission‑critical infrastructure and ensure 99.999% uptime. You will operate generators, electrical and cooling systems, and building automation equipment in Leesburg, VA, with shift rotations up to 12 hours.

Daily rounds, BMS/EPMS monitoring, rack installs, preventive maintenance, and on‑site coordination with contractors are core duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack‑level events within internal SLA.
• Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support the change management program.
• Monitor daily work requests, manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion.
• On‑site support of contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors, ensuring all work is in accordance with established practices, procedures, & local legislation.

Job description

Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities

Job ID: 3150687 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Overview

As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you will maintain the heartbeat of mission‑critical technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless 99.999% uptime by operating and troubleshooting generators, electrical systems, cooling, fire/life safety, and building automation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from 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 internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Technical writing to support the change management program
• Monitor daily work requests, manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
• On‑site support of contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors, ensuring all work is in accordance with established practices, procedures, & local legislation
• Work schedule includes shifts up to 12 hours, may rotate on a predefined schedule, with on‑call rotations; role may support multiple locations

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in 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
• Travel over 50 miles or commute under 50 miles to active data center sites as required by business needs

About the team

You’ll collaborate with software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and cost‑effective capacity.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSU), health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Location and Pay

USA, VA, Leesburg – $37.00 – $65.00 USD hourly

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of Microsoft Office product experience
• 2+ years of electrical or 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, public safety)
• Associate or higher education in a related field
• Experience with reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings

EEO Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does no discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need workplace accommodations during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.