Engineering Operation Technician

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Join our dynamic team and become a critical guardian of technological infrastructure! As a Data Center Engineering Technician, you will maintain the heartbeat of mission‑critical technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations that power global digital experiences. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining a 99.999% uptime, keeping the digital world running smoothly and efficiently.

• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in physically demanding 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, 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.

• 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 the assigned facility.

• 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 preventive maintenance, 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 and 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.

This role acts as Amazon’s front line for hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM), you will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment including stand‑by diesel generators, 3‑phase electrical systems (switch gear, UPS units, PDUs, wet cell batteries), mechanical equipment (CAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers, pumps, motors) and additional support equipment such as fire/life safety systems and building automation.

• 1+ year of electrical or mechanical experience.
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.

• 2+ years of data center engineering experience.
• Technical (Military/Trade School) training.
• Associate or higher education in a 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 our accommodations page for more information.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. At Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, and 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits online.

USA, OH, New Albany – $32.00 – $57.00 USD hourly.

Posted:
February 25, 2026 (Updated 41 minutes ago)