Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, DCC Communities, Amazon Web Services

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February 23, 2026
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Job Description

Role Overview

AWS is hiring Engineering Operations Technicians (EOTs) to maintain and operate mission-critical infrastructure inside some of the world’s most advanced data centers. This role focuses on hands-on electrical and mechanical systems operations, ensuring 24/7 reliability and uptime.

You will work with front-line operations teams responsible for power, cooling, and safety systems that support global cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily facility rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems.
  • Monitor Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS).
  • Troubleshoot facility and rack-level incidents within SLA requirements.
  • Install and decommission server racks.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance (PM), repairs, and root cause analysis.
  • Support change management through technical documentation.
  • Manage work requests from initiation to completion.
  • Supervise contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with standards and safety regulations.
  • Support multiple data center locations when required.

Equipment You’ll Work With

Electrical Systems:

  • Diesel generators and fuel systems
  • Switchgear, UPS, PDUs
  • Wet cell batteries and 3-phase power systems

Mechanical Systems:

  • CRAH/CRAHU units
  • Chillers and cooling towers
  • Pumps, motors, and air handling systems

Additional Systems:

  • Fire protection and life safety systems
  • Building automation systems
  • General facility infrastructure

Basic Qualifications

  • 2+ years of:
    • Electrical OR mechanical experience
    • Relevant technical work experience
    • Microsoft Office usage
  • Ability to work:
    • Flexible shifts (days/nights/weekends)
    • Physical environments (ladders, heights, confined spaces)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 4+ years data center engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
  • Knowledge of:
    • Network layouts and cabling (fiber/copper)
    • Data center infrastructure operations

Salary & Locations

Hourly Pay: $37.00 – $65.00 USD

Locations include:

  • Missouri (Nevada)
  • Oregon (Boardman)
  • Pennsylvania (Berwick, Fairless Hills)
  • Virginia (Manassas)

Additional compensation may include:

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Health, retirement, and paid leave benefits

Career Growth Path

This role is an excellent entry or mid-level pathway into data center careers:

Engineering Operations Technician → Senior EOT → Chief Engineer → Data Center Manager → Infrastructure Leader

Simple Understanding (Easy Language)

If you like:
✔ Electrical systems
✔ Mechanical equipment
✔ Hands-on technical work
✔ Data center environment

Then this job is a strong career option.

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