Engineering Operations Technician (Night Shift)
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Herndon, VA, United States
Description
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 and maintaining an extraordinary 99.999% uptime.
Engineering Technicians are Amazon’s front line for hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They maintain, operate, and troubleshoot Data Center Operation’s mission‑critical facilities, including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems such as switch gear, UPSs, PDUs, wet cell batteries, CRACs, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical system, air handlers, pumps, and motors.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that keep customers continually accessing innovation. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing ever‑increasing capacity at the lowest possible cost, in an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership to completion.
NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including H‑1B, TN, and other non‑immigrant visas, for this role.
NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.
Physical Requirements
Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
Regularly lift 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.
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.
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, and execute projects from conception to completion.
On‑site support of contractors, subcontractors, 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.
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.
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 the accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position 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&D 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, VA, Herndon - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
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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 and maintaining an extraordinary 99.999% uptime.
Engineering Technicians are Amazon’s front line for hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They maintain, operate, and troubleshoot Data Center Operation’s mission‑critical facilities, including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems such as switch gear, UPSs, PDUs, wet cell batteries, CRACs, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical system, air handlers, pumps, and motors.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that keep customers continually accessing innovation. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing ever‑increasing capacity at the lowest possible cost, in an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership to completion.
NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including H‑1B, TN, and other non‑immigrant visas, for this role.
NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.
Physical Requirements
Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
Regularly lift 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.
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.
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, and execute projects from conception to completion.
On‑site support of contractors, subcontractors, 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.
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.
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 the accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position 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&D 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, VA, Herndon - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
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