Engineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering Operations
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to essential role in infrastructure stability but limited visibility on salary and advancement.
- Hands-on role in data center operations supporting cloud infrastructure
- Involvement in critical safety and operational standards
- High relevance in a rapidly expanding cloud services market
Pros
- Involvement in critical infrastructure that supports cloud operations.
- Strong focus on safety and operational excellence.
- Opportunity for hands-on experience in M&E systems.
Cons
- Limited information about salary details.
- Physically demanding role with a 24x7 work expectation.
- Possibility of high-stress situations during system failures.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site with potential for shift work
Good fit
- Technicians with backgrounds in M&E systems
- Candidates who excel in fast-paced environments
- Those with strong problem-solving skills in engineering contexts
Not recommended for
- Beginner technicians without hands-on experience
- Individuals seeking predictable hours or remote work
- Candidates who prefer roles with limited physical demands
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Description
The Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer is responsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.) within the data center environment in a specific location.
The role requires a highly driven, self-managed individual who demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks solutions to complex technical problems. This position requires frequent site interventions, critical switching activities, along with troubleshooting and fixing infrastructure issues. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a ‘hands on’ capacity on Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) infrastructure such as diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, fire detection systems and building automation systems. You will report to the Data Center Engineering Operations Manager.
Key job responsibilities
- Setting and maintaining the highest standards for safety and actively promoting a world-class safety culture in all aspects of operational procedure
- Driving continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics
- Enabling the operations organization to delivering 100% up-time on all customer supporting infrastructure
- Collaborating effectively with internal & external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence for all AWS customers
- Responsible for ensuring that the preventive maintenance of site-critical facility infrastructure is planned and executed to the highest standards, in accordance to AWS procedures
- In charge of facility monitoring & supervision (via BMS, PMS, Walkthrough...etc.)
- Participation in the successful delivery of build-out and retrofit of Data Center infrastructure
- Ensuring organizational capability to react & respond appropriately to any potential customer-impacting event on any component of electrical or mechanical infrastructure.
- Reviewing incident reports, documenting periodic trend summaries, and providing updates and recommended actions to management
- Draft, update & maintain method statements, standard operating procedures, emergency response procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and all technical documentation pertaining to DCEO
Physical Requirements:
- Work on a 24x7 schedule (where applicable)
- Work at heights and from ladders.
- Perform physical tasks during the shift
- Work in a noisy environment with ear protection
About the team
About AWS
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Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. This job opportunity is available both for the full time and part time employment.
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 and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
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. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
