Engineering Operations Technician, Data Center Engineering Operations
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 interface with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. The team culture welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
* Role location: Melbourne, VIC
* Application dates: 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
* Full‑time, permanent role
* Salary range: AUD 90,000 – 100,000
* Participate in a 24/7 rotating shift pattern
* Undertake and support management of routine maintenance and emergency service of critical systems (switch‑gear, generators, UPS, power distribution, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring, fire systems, etc.)
* Installation of new rack capacity and provisioning of power/cooling
* On‑site management of contractors and vendors, ensuring all work complies with established practices, procedures and local legislation
* Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses and prepare reports and documentation of all critical facility infrastructure operations and maintenance; manage facility assets
* Generate change management requests and incident tickets for all facility‑related events (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and assist in resolution of infrastructure engineering issues
* Collaborate with data center IT managers and other leaders to coordinate day‑to‑day operations, projects, capacity management, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, sustainability and efficiency
* Drive and implement projects to increase current facility capacity, efficiency, sustainability and reliability; assist in design, implementation, commissioning and build‑out of new data center facilities
A day in the life
* Attend operational meetings to foster awareness of important activities across the Melbourne data centre region
* Mentor and develop less experienced engineering operations technicians
* Plan and schedule maintenance activities for critical infrastructure
* Collaborate on solving complex engineering problems impacting critical infrastructure
* Collaborate with other AWS data centre regions globally
About The Team
Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by the most successful startups to Global 500 companies.
Work/Life Balance: We value harmony and flexibility as part of our culture.
Inclusive Team Culture: AWS promotes inclusion through affinity groups and events, fostering stronger, collaborative teams.
Mentorship & Career Growth: We provide endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and career‑advancing resources.
Basic Qualifications
* 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in a data center or other critical environment
Acknowledgement Of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE Statement
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, visit for more information.
Company: Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd
Job ID: A
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