Cleared Engineering Operations Technician, ADC InfraOps DCEO

Cleared Engineering Operations Technician, ADC InfraOps DCEO

Job ID: | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Location: Hilliard, OH, USA – $37.00 – $65.00 per hour.

The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is Amazon’s front‑line responder for hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation. Equipment includes stand‑by diesel generators, switchboards, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems. The role provides 24/7 shift coverage, including 12‑hour shifts on rotating 3‑, 4‑, or 5‑day work weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical, occasional emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack‑level events within internal SLAs.
• Perform limited maintenance tasks such as filter changes, HVAC PMs, rack power installs, rack PDU and rack ATS replacements.
• Support Data Center Operations technicians.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
• Work a 12‑hour shift on rotating 3‑ or 4‑day work weeks.
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds and log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.).
• Utilize CMMS to manage building workflows and spare‑part inventory.
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Respond to off‑hour emergency calls per on‑call rotation for any one of the region’s sites.
• Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies.
• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.
• Manipulate small wires and objects.

Physical Demands

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds; participate in group lifts for 40 pounds or more.
• Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.
• Push or pull heavy objects into position.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with EPMS/SCADA/BMS controls system software or hardware.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection or trending.
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure.
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low‑voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.
• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary; sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional Supplemental life).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• 401(k) matching and paid time off.
• Parental leave and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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