Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

EngineeringOperationsTechnician

$0–0k Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Engineering Operations Technician at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Critical infrastructure, Data center operations, Electrical maintenance, Mechanical maintenance. Monitor electrical equipment. Monitor mechanical equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure 99.999% uptime

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Work 12-hour shifts, Rotate shifts, On-call rotations, Support multiple sites, Lift up to 39 pounds, Group lifts 40+ pounds, Work on ladder, Work in noisy environment, Obtain TS/SCI clearance, Obtain polygraph, Opt into clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school or equivalent diploma, 1+ years electrical/mechanical experience, 1+ years data center experience, US citizen, Maintain active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

Nice to Have

2+ years data center engineering experience

What You'll Do.

Monitor electrical equipment

Monitor mechanical equipment

Monitor fire safety equipment

Record equipment information

Ensure 24/7 reliability

Ensure 24/7 availability

Monitor Building Management Systems

Monitor Electrical Power Management System

Assist troubleshooting facility events

Assist troubleshooting rack-level events

Perform rack installs

Perform rack decommissioning

Troubleshoot equipment

Perform root cause analysis

Repair electrical equipment

Repair mechanical equipment

Write technical documentation

Support change management

Monitor daily work requests

Manage work requests to resolution

Support sub-contractors

Maintain electrical systems

Maintain mechanical systems

Maintain life safety systems

Operate electrical systems

Operate mechanical systems

Operate life safety systems

Troubleshoot diesel generators

Troubleshoot fuel systems

Troubleshoot 3 phase electrical

Troubleshoot switchgear

Troubleshoot UPS units

Troubleshoot wet cell batteries

Troubleshoot CRAHU units

Troubleshoot centrifugal chillers

Troubleshoot cooling towers

Troubleshoot water systems

Troubleshoot air handlers

Troubleshoot fire safety equipment

Troubleshoot building automation systems

Troubleshoot general facilities equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with contractors; Collaborate with vendors; Collaborate with Chief Engineers; Collaborate with Facility Managers; Collaborate with Operations teams; Collaborate with hardware specialists; Collaborate with network specialists; Collaborate with supply chain specialists; Collaborate with security specialists

Communication Scope

Technical writing

Process & Methodology

Execute projects

Full Job Description

As a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT), you will maintain and operate the critical infrastructure systems that keep AWS's cloud running. Working in some of the most sophisticated and secure data centers in the world, you will be hands-on with electrical, mechanical, and life safety equipment—ensuring the 99.999% uptime that millions of customers rely on. In this role, you will troubleshoot mission-critical systems including diesel generators, 3-phase electrical systems, UPS units, chillers, and cooling towers. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to facility events, and collaborate with engineers from around the globe to test and implement emerging technologies that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving cloud computing landscape. This is a technical, hands-on role where your work directly impacts the reliability of AWS services—from startups to Global 500 companies. We have a passion for learning and evolving, and we're looking for people who want to help us continue setting the industry standard. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and satisfy other security related requirements. This position requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Physical Requirements: Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions • 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 p

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