Data Center Engineering Operations Technician - Northern Virginia

About the role

Work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Maintain and operate critical infrastructure systems to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability.

Responsibilities

• Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment
• 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 Preventive Maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Technical writing to support change management program
• Manage daily work requests 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

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

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems
• Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
• Experience in data center engineering

Skills

Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

Includes comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

Base salary range: $37.00 - $65.00 USD hourly

Schedule

Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations. Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs.