Engineering Operations Technician

Role summary

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Amazon’s Engineering Operations Technician supports the safe, reliable operation of critical data-centre infrastructure. Requirements typically include a technical qualification or relevant experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, facilities, or industrial systems; practical troubleshooting ability; familiarity with maintenance procedures, safety standards, and computerized monitoring systems; and willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and on-call periods. The successful candidate is expected to conduct inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to alarms and equipment failures, document work accurately, coordinate with contractors, and follow Amazon’s strict health, safety, and security procedures. Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying operational risks are essential.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company operating online retail, logistics, digital entertainment, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and consumer devices businesses. Its cloud division, Amazon Web Services, provides computing, storage, networking, databases, and other technology services to organisations worldwide. Amazon employs people across corporate offices, fulfilment centres, delivery networks, technology teams, and data centres. The company is known for a fast-paced, customer-focused culture built around principles such as ownership, operational excellence, invention, and high standards. In Australia, Amazon has offices, fulfilment and logistics operations, technology services, and growing cloud infrastructure. Engineering Operations Technicians help maintain the physical systems that keep critical facilities available, safe, and efficient. The role can offer structured training, exposure to advanced infrastructure, and opportunities to progress into senior facilities, data-centre, or technical operations positions.