Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Cloud Computing
EngineeringOperationsTechnician
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Engineering Operations Technician at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Critical infrastructure systems, Electrical maintenance, Mechanical maintenance. Monitor electrical equipment. Monitor mechanical equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure 99.999% uptime
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Work 12-hour shifts, On-call rotations, Lift up to 39 pounds, Group lifts 40+ pounds, Work on ladders, Work in noisy environments, US citizen, Maintain security clearance, Obtain TS/SCI clearance, Satisfy security requirements, 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 TS/SCI clearance
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
Monitor Building Management Systems
Monitor Electrical Power Management System
Troubleshoot facility events
Troubleshoot rack-level events
Perform rack installs
Perform rack decommissioning
Perform preventative maintenance
Troubleshoot electrical equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment
Support change management
Monitor daily work requests
Manage work requests to resolution
Support sub-contractors
Troubleshoot mission-critical equipment
Maintain diesel generators
Maintain fuel systems
Maintain 3 phase electrical systems
Maintain wet cell batteries
Maintain centrifugal chillers
Maintain cooling towers
Maintain water systems
Maintain air handlers
Support fire safety equipment
Support building automation systems
Support general facilities equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineers; Work with facility managers; Work with operations teams; Work with specialists
Communication Scope
Technical writing
Process & Methodology
Project execution
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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