Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 10 hours ago
Data Center Engineering Operations Technician
Umatilla, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $185K/yr
2+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, and they are seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician. The role involves overseeing the operation and management of critical systems in data centers, providing training to team members, and ensuring compliance with standard practices while maintaining optimal facility performance.
Agentic AIConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Operate independently with limited direct management
Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues
Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc
Drive projects with moderate complexity
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and responsible for working with Facility Manager (FM) to set team culture
Responsible for drills that are building specific and identifying team/individual areas for improvement. Also responsible for working with FM to help improve on the identified weakness
Create and deploy ensure compliance for new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, and vendor support teams
Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
Respond to out of hours emergency calls – second level escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues / failures
Working outside of normal business hours for routine maintenance as required
Some travel may be required
Walk job sites in uneven terrain. Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently and participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or touch, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Qualification
Required
High school or equivalent diploma
Technical (Military/Trade School) training or 2+ years of electrical or mechanical, HVAC, fire system experience in a mission-critical infrastructure or 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
4+ years of data center engineering experience
Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
10001+ employees
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