Amazon Data Services, Inc.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians II (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
Key job responsibilities:
Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal SLA.
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
Able to work a 12 hour shift (rotating 3 to 4 day work weeks).
Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment.
Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows.
Physical Requirements:
All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations
Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
Work at heights and from ladders.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.
Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
Push or pull heavy objects into position
Work in a noisy environment
Work at depths, such as under raised floors
About the team
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Sterling, VA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Technical (Military/Trade School) training or 2+ years’ of equivalent experience in a relevant industry (for example: electrical or mechanical)
2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
2+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 4+ years of data center operations/facilities experience
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity
Preferred Licensing:
Operating engineering licenses such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License
Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
CFC license
NFPA 70E
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
