Night Shift Data Center Engineer – Operations & Maintenance

Amazon; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician for night shifts within AWS data centers. You will operate and maintain critical electrical and mechanical systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance.

The role requires physical stamina for lifting, climbing, and working in noisy environments, with on-site shift rotations and a focus on safety. Join a diverse team supporting global infrastructure, contributing to uptime and efficiency while embracing a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.
• Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
• Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain.
• Can work at heights and from ladders.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center.
• Troubleshoot facility equipment and rack-level events within internal SLAs.
• Perform limited maintenance tasks including filter changes, HVAC PMs, rack power installs, rack PDU, and rack ATS replacements.
• Provide support to Data Center Operations technicians.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
• Write procedures.
• Work a 12 hour shift (rotating 3 and 4 day work weeks days or nights).
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/logs.
• Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare part inventory.
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Respond to off hour emergency calls per on call rotation for any one of the region’s sites.
• Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies.
• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

Skills

2+ years experience

Manual dexterity

Lifting capacity 39 lbs

Work at heights

Uneven terrain navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Operations Technician for night shifts within AWS data centers. You will operate and maintain critical electrical and mechanical systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance.

The role requires physical stamina for lifting, climbing, and working in noisy environments, with on-site shift rotations and a focus on safety. Join a diverse team supporting global infrastructure, contributing to uptime and efficiency while embracing a