About The Position
Join AWS and help power the future of cloud infrastructure! Are you passionate about technology, maintenance, and large-scale critical systems? As a Data Center Electrical and Mechanical Technician at AWS, you’ll play a key role in keeping our facilities running at peak performance — ensuring exceptional reliability across our global network of data centers. In this role, you will be at the heart of AWS operational excellence: your expertise will ensure the continuous availability of Amazon's global cloud infrastructure, maintained at a 99.999% reliability rate. Your hands-on knowledge of electricity, building mechanics, and control and automation systems will make a direct difference in how millions of customers worldwide use the cloud every day. No two days are the same. You’ll combine practical technical abilities with analytical thinking as you: • Maintenance and servicing of electrical, mechanical, advanced security, HVAC, BMS/EPMS, and fire protection systems. • Diagnose and resolve critical technical issues promptly. • Schedule and accompany subcontractors during maintenance and service calls. • Work closely with operations and infrastructure experts around the world. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to push performance and reliability standards even further. Chez AWS, nous valorisons la diversité des parcours et des expériences. Même si vous ne répondez pas à toutes les qualifications requises, nous vous encourageons à postuler : votre profil, qu’il soit traditionnel ou atypique, peut être un atout pour notre équipe. Amazon Web Services est la plateforme infonuagique la plus complète et la plus adoptée au monde. Depuis nos débuts, nous repoussons sans cesse les limites de l’innovation pour soutenir des organisations de toutes tailles — des jeunes entreprises dynamiques aux sociétés du Fortune 500. We’re deeply committed to our employees’ growth through mentoring, continuous learning, and professional development opportunities. We also believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance — flexible schedules, supportive management, and a respectful work environment are an essential part of our culture. At AWS, personal fulfillment and professional success go hand in hand.
Requirements
- Understanding of electrical systems (low and high voltage) and mechanical systems (cooling, ventilation, generators).
- Availability to participate in an on-call schedule for co-location roles or rotating shifts for 24/7/365 coverage..
- Ability to lift up to 49 lbs and work safely at heights.
- Strong communication skills in English and French.
- Due to the nature of the role that requires interaction with other Amazon entities globally and with Amazon employees and stakeholders in other provinces in Canada, bilingualism French and English is required for this position
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education in electricity, electromechanics, or mechanics.
- Relevant experience in data center operations, industrial maintenance, or other mission-critical environments would be a strong asset.
- Knowledge of power distribution and industrial cooling systems.
- Proficiency with computer tools related to maintenance and analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced technical environment.
- At AWS, we value passion, reliability, and technical curiosity. Your expertise in electricity and mechanics could be the key to driving the next generation of cloud innovation.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and fire protection systems.
- Respond proactively to incidents that may affect facility availability or performance.
- Propose and implement cost-effective, sustainable operational improvements.
- Conduct detailed technical inspections to ensure equipment performance, health, and safety..
- Collaborate with global teams to maintain AWS data center reliability standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
