Engineering Operations Technician
Amazon, Frederick, MD, United States
Data Center Engineering Technician
Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you will 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 to keep the digital world running smoothly and efficiently.
Engineering Technicians are Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, wet‑cell batteries, and associated systems; mechanical equipment such as CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
Key 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 change management program.
Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, executing 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, and local legislation.
Support more than one site if required.
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 ear protection.
Basic Qualifications
1+ year of electrical or mechanical experience.
1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of data center engineering experience.
Technical (Military Trade School) training.
Associate or higher education in a related field.
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.
USA, MD, Frederick - 32.00 - 57.00 USD hourly.
Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
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Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you will 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 to keep the digital world running smoothly and efficiently.
Engineering Technicians are Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, wet‑cell batteries, and associated systems; mechanical equipment such as CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
Key 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 change management program.
Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, executing 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, and local legislation.
Support more than one site if required.
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 ear protection.
Basic Qualifications
1+ year of electrical or mechanical experience.
1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of data center engineering experience.
Technical (Military Trade School) training.
Associate or higher education in a related field.
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.
USA, MD, Frederick - 32.00 - 57.00 USD hourly.
Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
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