Generator Service Technician, Generator Service Team (AWS)

Amazon; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Generator Service Technician to support data center operations in Manassas, VA. You will identify, troubleshoot, and repair electrical generator systems and related engine mechanical failures, ensuring high availability of data center infrastructure.

The role combines technical leadership with strong customer communication, travel within a region, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Flexibility for nonstandard hours in a 24/7 environment is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical facilities maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of mechanical facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or completed Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote safety protocols, maintaining a hazard-free work environment.
• Travel within an assigned region to designated sites and perform field service repairs.
• Keep Generator Service Manager informed of current priorities and questions.
• Procure needed materials to perform assigned duties.
• Document detailed descriptions of all repair operations performed.
• Record time, expenses and mileage accurately.
• Lift up to 40 lbs and wear PPE as required.
• Support data center availability and uptime through quality repairs.

Skills

Electrical facilities maintenance

Mechanical facilities maintenance

Flexible work schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree or vocational training

Military experience (4+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 10482927 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. 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. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The Generation Service Technician has safety, customer satisfaction, and business responsibilities within data center operations. The person in this role is responsible for identifying, troubleshooting, diagnosing and providing quality repairs of electrical generator systems and related engine mechanical failures.

As both a technical expert and primary customer support liaison, the Generator Service Technician is responsible for maintaining consistent communication with clients to ensure an exceptional customer experience while maximizing data center availability. All necessary tools and equipment will be provided by AWS.

NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for 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.

Key job responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote all company safety protocols, maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Actively engage in accident prevention initiatives and contribute to ongoing safety improvement efforts to foster a culture of workplace safety
• Travel within an assigned region to designated sites and perform professional quality field service repairs consistent with company standards
• Keep Generator Service Manager continually apprised of current priorities to assist in answering customer questions and problems when necessary
• Action requests for procurement of needed materials to perform assigned duties
• Document detailed, complete and correct descriptions of all repair operations performed
• Accurately record time, expenses, and mileage
• Lift up to 40 lbs; pushing and pulling a maximum force of 40 lbs
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and provided by AWS

The Generator Service Technician has safety, customer satisfaction, and business responsibilities within data center operations. The person in this role is responsible for identifying, troubleshooting, diagnosing and providing quality repairs of electrical generator systems and related engine mechanical failures.

The Generator Service Technician is both the technical expert and primary customer support contact to the customer, and is therefore responsible for continually communicating with the customer to provide an exceptional customer experience and drive data center up-time and availability.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical facilities maintenance and 2+ years of mechanical facilities maintenance experience
• 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience, or Bachelor's degree
• Work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays in a 24/7/365 environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center engineering experience
• Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings
• vocational/technical training or an associate degree or above, or 4+ years of military experience

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 .

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