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Engineering Operation Technician

Amazon, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Job ID: 3152216 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. 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. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining an extraordinary 99.999% uptime, ensuring the digital world runs 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 switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, wet‑cell batteries, CRAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical systems, air handlers, pumps, and 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, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. 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. NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor immigration. 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 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 & 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 lift 39 pounds independently or in group lifts for 40+ pounds. Ability to 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, crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position. Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection. 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. Basic Qualifications

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

2+ years of data center 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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. Compensation ranges for this position vary by market location between $59,600 and $133,200 per year. Other benefits and compensation details can be found on the Amazon employee benefits page. Posted: January 6, 2026 (Updated 22 minutes ago)

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