{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dbe3e2d9247d9cea314895de","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dbe3e2d9247d9cea314895de","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dbe3e2d9247d9cea314895de","title":"Data Center Engineering Operations Technician","description":"DESCRIPTION\nHow 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.\n\nAWS 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 (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.\n\nWe 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!\n\nKey job responsibilities\n\nDaily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability\nMonitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)\nAssist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)\nPerform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA\nPerform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment\nTechnical writing to support change management program\nMonitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion\nOn-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation\nWork 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.\nRole may support more than one location/site.\n\nWork Schedule:\nOur Data Centers operate 24/7 and require on-site presence. This position offers two shift schedule options:\n\nOption 1: Weekend Rotation\n- Days Worked: Sunday - Tuesday, plus every other Saturday\n\nWeekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks\n- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)\n\nOption 2: Weekday Rotation\n- Days Worked: Wednesday - Friday, plus every other Saturday\n\nWeekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks\n- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)\n\nBoth schedules follow a rotating pattern where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 days the following week.\n\nOvertime & Pay\n\nOvertime: Time and a half after 40 hours per week\n- Night Shift Differential: 13% additional pay (6:00pm - 6:00am shifts)\n\nMaximum Hours: 60 hours per week in total (up to 20 hours of overtime)\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nWillingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:\nRegularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently\nParticipate in group lifts for 40+ pounds\nMaintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder\nRegularly 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\nWork in an environment requiring provided ear protection\n\nA day in the life\nThis role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.\n\nAbout the team\nAWS 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.\n\nYou’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.\n\nWhy AWS?\nAmazon 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.\n\nDiverse Experiences\nAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.\n\nInclusive Team Culture\nHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.\n\nMentorship & Career Growth\nWe’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.\n\nWork/Life Balance\nWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nWork shifts longer than eight hours in duration\n2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems\nCan bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working, use hands to manipulate small wires and objects, walk on job sites in uneven terrain, and work at heights and from ladders\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nKnowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling\nExperience in data center engineering\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nOur 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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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.\n\nYou’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.\n\nWhy AWS?\nAmazon 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.\n\nDiverse Experiences\nAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.\n\nInclusive Team Culture\nHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.\n\nMentorship & Career Growth\nWe’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.\n\nWork/Life Balance\nWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. 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