Operations, IT, & Support Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly and we are looking for Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team.
This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically this intern will work to ensure that the data centers mechanical electrical and plumbing operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.
The Data Center Engineering Operations Technician Intern will assist with operating and maintaining all electrical mechanical and fire/life safety equipment within the data center. The Intern serves as a technical resource to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Data center equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Our Interns are also tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities. They are Amazons frontline responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. This equipment includes but is not limited to stand-by diesel generators switchgear UPSs PDUs AHUs chillers cooling towers chemical treatment systems pumps motors VFDs and building automation systems.
This role starts in January and February 2026 (depending on school terms) it is a paid full-time internship lasting 20 weeks.

Responsibilities:
Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment
Assist root cause analysis of equipment failures
Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal SLA
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work
Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment
Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment
Able to work a 12 hour shift (rotating 3 to 4 day work weeks and might include night shifts)
Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows and perform rack installations

Other Requirements
Walk job sites in uneven terrain
Work at heights and from ladders
Regularly lift and/or move up to 18kg unassisted and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
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
Perform extended site rounds that could include long distances of walking and long periods of time being away from a desk
Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
Push or pull heavy objects into position
Work in a noisy environment
Works shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts)
Work at depths such as under raised floors
Work support could include travel to more than one site location (travel less than 25% of time)


In pursuit of or obtained Bachelors Degree within a relevant field such as mechanical/electrical engineering OR In pursuit of or obtained certification from a Technical/Trade school program (HVAC electrician facilities maintenance or similar) English language Proficiency both written and verbal Ability to work well with others in a team environment displaying strong time management skills

Experience in project or program Management Understanding of mechanical systems (Mechanical HVAC systems Controls Amazon is an equal opportunities employer.

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