DCEO engr 3

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. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining an extraordinary 99.999% uptime, keeping 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 Data Center Operation’s mission‑critical facilities, including stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, wet cell batteries, and associated systems, CRAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers and water chemical systems, air handlers, pumps and motors. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure.

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 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, manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion

On‑site support of contractors, sub‑contractors and vendors, ensuring all work performed follows established practices, procedures & local legislation

Work schedule may change depending on 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

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

This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational

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

A Day in the Life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). 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, pumps and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

Basic Qualifications

1+ years of electrical or mechanical, or 1+ years of data center or mission‑critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience

High school or equivalent diploma

1+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office products

Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends

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)

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of data center engineering experience

Technical (Military Trade School) training

Associate or higher education in 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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

USA, OR, HERMISTON - 32.00 - 57.00 USD hourly

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10425376

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