Amazon - Ashburn, VA
posted 2 months ago
As a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician at Amazon Data Services, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and operating the critical infrastructure systems of some of the world's most powerful data centers. This position is part of the Data Center Engineering Operations team, which is responsible for ensuring the reliability and availability of our facilities 24/7. You will work alongside teams of front-line responders, utilizing your technical skills to support the operations of these sophisticated environments. Your responsibilities will include daily monitoring of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment, as well as troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within established service level agreements (SLAs). In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance (PM) and repairs on various electrical and mechanical systems, including stand-by diesel generators, UPS units, and cooling systems. You will also be involved in technical writing to support change management programs and will manage daily work requests to ensure timely resolution. The position may require you to work on-site with contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with established practices and local legislation. The work schedule may vary based on site needs, with shifts potentially lasting up to 12 hours and rotating on a predefined schedule. Some locations may also require on-call rotations. This role may support multiple locations, providing a dynamic work environment where you can grow and learn alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. At AWS, we are committed to fostering a culture of learning and evolution, which is essential for maintaining our leadership in the cloud computing industry. We encourage you to bring your passion for technology and problem-solving to help us meet the demands of a rapidly changing market.