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Engineering Operations Technician

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hermiston, OR, United States


Overview
Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of mission‑critical technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations that power global digital experiences. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining an extraordinary 99.999% uptime, keeping the digital world running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Job Responsibilities

Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability

Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)

Assist in troubleshooting of 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 them to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion

On‑site support of contractors, sub‑contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation

Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12 hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on‑call rotations.

Role may support more than one location/site

Physical Requirements

Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following 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

Basic Qualifications

2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience

2+ years of electrical and 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 facility, public safety facility, etc.)

Associate or higher education in related field

Experience with reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings

Additional Information
NOTE: PDX is an AWS GovCloud region. As required by our contracts with the federal government, effective February 24, 2026, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.

Compensation
The base salary range for this position varies by location and 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&DD 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.

USA, OR, Boardman - $37.00 - $65.00 USD hourly

USA, OR, Hermiston - $37.00 - $65.00 USD hourly

USA, OR, Umatilla - $37.00 - $65.00 USD hourly

EEO Statement
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.

Company & Job ID
Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc. • Job ID: A10397409

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