Data Center Engineering Operations Technician

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February 23, 2026
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Job Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is hiring a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of mission-critical infrastructure within its global data center network. This is a hands-on technical role focused on electrical, mechanical, and facility systems that keep cloud services running 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily facility rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems.
  • Monitor and operate Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS).
  • Troubleshoot facility and rack-level incidents within SLA requirements.
  • Install and decommission server racks.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance (PM), repairs, and root cause analysis on critical infrastructure equipment.
  • Provide technical documentation to support change management processes.
  • Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors onsite.
  • Execute small projects from planning through completion.
  • Support multiple data center sites if required.

Equipment & Systems You’ll Work With

Electrical Systems

  • Diesel generators and fuel systems
  • 3-phase switchgear
  • UPS systems and PDUs
  • Battery systems (wet cell and related infrastructure)

Mechanical Systems

  • CRAH/CRAC units
  • Chillers and cooling towers
  • Pumps and motors
  • Air handling and water systems

Other Infrastructure

  • Fire detection and suppression systems
  • Building automation systems
  • General facility equipment

Physical & Work Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 39 lbs independently and participate in team lifts over 40 lbs.
  • Work at heights (ladders), climb stairs, bend, crawl, and move equipment.
  • Work in environments requiring hearing protection.
  • Shifts may be 12 hours with rotations, including on-call schedules depending on site needs.

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Technical training (trade school/military) or 2+ years of experience in:
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • HVAC
    • Fire systems
    • Mission-critical infrastructure
  • 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 4+ years of data center engineering experience.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Compensation

  • Location: Hermiston, Oregon (USA)
  • Pay Range: $37.00 – $65.00 per hour
  • Additional compensation may include:
    • Sign-on bonus
    • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
    • Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid leave benefits

Career Growth

This role is often considered an entry-to-mid pathway into data center careers at AWS, with progression opportunities such as:

  • Engineering Operations Technician II / III
  • Chief Engineer
  • Data Center Facility Manager
  • Infrastructure Operations Manager

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