Data Center Engineering Operations Technician

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 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 deliver the highest

standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive

culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

NOTE: 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).

NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for

this position.

Key job 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 PM, 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, sub-contractors 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.

Physical Requirements:

Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical

conditions with reasonable accommodations:

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

How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You

would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of

some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering

Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that

they are prepared to stand up against any situation.

AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will

work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the

world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians I (EOT’s) help keep them that way

by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and

implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a

changing market.

We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define

ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make

history!

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred

qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates

to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored

affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what

makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.

Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and

passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and

other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded

professional. Basic Qualifications: - 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and

applications experience

- Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays

- 1+ years of electrical facilities maintenance, or 1+ years of mechanical

facilities Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of data center engineering

experience

- Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and

engineering drawings

- Associate's degree in related field, or technical degree 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

[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.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be

based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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

[https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits].

USA, OR, Hermiston - 32.88 - 57.50 USD hourly