Data Center Operation Technician

Role summary

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The Data Center Operations Technician supports the safe, reliable operation of Amazon data centers. Requirements typically include a technical qualification or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, facilities, or IT operations; familiarity with safety procedures, troubleshooting, cabling, hardware, and monitoring systems; and the ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, or on-call periods. Candidates are expected to follow strict procedures, respond quickly to incidents, document maintenance activities, work effectively with engineering and facilities teams, and maintain high standards of security and workplace safety. Physical work, equipment inspections, and occasional lifting may be required.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company operating online retail marketplaces, logistics networks, digital entertainment services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and consumer devices. Its cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), operates data centers worldwide to provide secure and scalable computing infrastructure to businesses, governments, and organizations. Amazon employs people across engineering, operations, customer service, corporate functions, and fulfillment. The company emphasizes customer focus, operational excellence, innovation, ownership, and workplace safety. Data center teams are responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring services remain available around the clock. In Australia, Amazon has a significant technology, logistics, retail, and cloud presence, offering opportunities in major cities and regional infrastructure locations.