Data Center Engineering Operations Technician
AmazonHermiston, Oregon
Full-time
Salary
$32–$57/ hourly
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
About This Role
Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological
Salary
$32–$57/ hourly
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
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 a flexible work schedule including evenings, overnights, and weekends
- 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
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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 - 32.00 - 57.00 USD hourly