Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Technology
EngineeringOperationsTechnician
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Engineering Operations Technician at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data center operations, Electrical systems, Mechanical systems. Monitor and record electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety equipment. Monitor Building Management Systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain 99.999% uptime
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Ability to travel, Work schedule changes, 12-hour shifts, On-call rotations, Support multiple sites, Lift up to 39 pounds, Group lifts 40+ pounds, Work on ladder, Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, Climb stairs, Twist, bend, Work above shoulders, Grasp, carry, push, pull, Wear ear protection, Work in development facility, Travel to established locations, Travel over 50 miles, Commute less than 50 miles
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years of electrical experience, 1+ years of mechanical experience
Nice to Have
2+ years of data center engineering experience, Technical training (Military Trade School), Associate or higher education in related field
What You'll Do.
Monitor and record electrical
fire/life safety equipment
Monitor Building Management Systems
Monitor Electrical Power Management System
Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events
Perform rack installs
Perform rack decommissioning
Perform PM of electrical equipment
Perform PM of mechanical equipment
Troubleshoot electrical equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Perform root cause analysis of electrical equipment
Perform root cause analysis of mechanical equipment
Repair electrical equipment
Repair mechanical equipment
Write technical documentation
Support change management program
Monitor daily work requests
Manage work requests to resolution
Support sub-contractors
Maintain 24/7 reliability
Ensure 24/7 availability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with people across AWS
Communication Scope
Technical writing
Process & Methodology
Project execution
Full Job Description
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). 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, which includes stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, as well as three phase electrical systems such as: switch gear, UPSs, PDUs, wet cell batteries and associated systems, CRAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical system, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, & motors. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. 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 with people across AWS to help us del
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