(Military Veterans) Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, DataCenterEngineering Operation

StudySmarter; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 51,381 - 74,217; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to manage electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS, MV systems, generators, and cooling, at a dedicated data center site.

The role requires proactive problem solving, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work 24×7 shifts. You will support uptime, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory.
• National of an EU member state.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain safety standards across all procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement and standardize infrastructure procedures.
• Support 100% uptime for customer-supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver operational excellence for AWS customers.
• Plan and perform preventive maintenance per AWS procedures.
• Monitor facility using BMS/PMS and conduct walkthroughs.
• Assist in build-out and retrofit of data center infrastructure.
• Respond effectively to potential customer-impacting events.

Skills

Electrical theory

Safety culture

German language (B2)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BMS

PMS

Job description

Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT)

The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician is responsible for delivering best‑practice systems and resolving problems on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems, etc.) within the data center environment at a specific location. The role requires a highly driven, self‑managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to complex technical problems. Frequent site interventions, critical switching activities, and troubleshooting of infrastructure issues are integral to this position.

Responsibilities

• Setting and maintaining the highest standards for safety and actively promoting a world‑class safety culture in all operational procedures.
• Driving continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics.
• Enabling the operations organization to deliver 100% uptime on all customer‑supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence for all AWS customers.
• Ensuring that preventive maintenance of site‑critical facility infrastructure is planned and executed to the highest standards, in accordance with AWS procedures.
• In charge of facility monitoring and supervision (via BMS, PMS, walkthroughs, etc.).
• Participating in the successful delivery of build‑out and retrofit of Data Center infrastructure.
• Ensuring organizational capability to react and respond appropriately to any potential customer‑impacting event on any component of electrical or mechanical infrastructure.
• Reviewing incident reports, documenting periodic trend summaries, and providing updates and recommended actions to management.
• Drafting, updating, and maintaining method statements, standard operating procedures, emergency response procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and all technical documentation pertaining to DCEO.

Physical Requirements

• Work on a 24×7 schedule (where applicable).
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Perform physical tasks during the shift.
• Work in a noisy environment with ear protection.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory.
• National of an EU member state.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (mechanical, HVAC systems, controls).
• Proficient in German – B2 level.

EEO Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.

Salary: EUR 45,000 – 65,000 per year.