Night Shift Data Center Engineer: Cooling & Power

Amazon Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to join our data center operations. You will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical facility equipment including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, and cooling systems to support continuous cloud services.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electrical/mechanical maintenance, strong MS Office skills, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends. Travel between VA sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance.
• 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment ensuring 24/7 reliability.
• 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.
• PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Technical writing to support change management program.
• Coordinate daily work requests and drive projects from conception to completion.
• On-site support of contractors and vendors per established practices and local law.
• Role may rotate across sites.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree

Military experience (4+ years)

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to join our data center operations. You will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical facility equipment including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, chillers, and cooling systems to support continuous cloud services.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electrical/mechanical maintenance, strong MS Office skills, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends. Travel between VA sites may be required.