As a Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician, you'll be the front line guardian of the systems that power innovation at national scale — from stand‐by diesel generators and UPS systems to precision cooling and building automation. Every shift you work ensures that thousands of customers maintain uninterrupted access to the services they depend on. You'll develop deep expertise across electrical and mechanical systems, troubleshoot complex challenges in real time, and build the kind of hands‐on engineering intuition that takes others a lifetime to develop. You'll work alongside a diverse team of engineers, security experts, and operations leaders who share your passion for excellence and your commitment to keeping the world's most advanced infrastructure running flawlessly.
Key responsibilities
Own the operational excellence of critical infrastructure by reviewing and managing routine and corrective maintenance across switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, and building monitoring systems
Establish performance benchmarks and conduct deep analyses, preparing reports that drive continuous improvement across facility operations
Contribute to design, implementation, commissioning, and build-out when recent facilities come online
Develop and implement projects that push the boundaries of capacity, efficiency, sustainability, and reliability
Take ownership of facility assets, managing infrastructure and inventory with precision and accountability
Coordinate contractors and vendors on-site, ensuring every piece of work meets established practices, procedures, and local legislation




Collaborate with business leaders to optimise plant safety, performance, and efficiency across the operation
Act as first responder to incidents
Become subject matter expert for the facility
About you
Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
Valid and active Driver's Licence
Ability to cover 24/7 shift rotations
Australian citizen with ability to hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance and successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment
Knowledge of concepts and interaction of service management systems (problem and change) (preferred)
Degree or technical certification (Military or Trade school) (preferred)
Learning & development - AWS training and certification support, access to internal learning platforms
Health, income protection and life cover - Amazon subsidises private health insurance premiums, and group salary continuance and life insurance are included at no cost to you
Military differential pay launching in Australia - Australian employees taking defence reserve leave may receive up to 52 weeks of military differential pay to help cover the difference in pay while serving
Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you and your family - mental health, financial coaching, legal questions, and everyday life events
Family-building benefit - Access to Maven for fertility treatment, adoption support, surrogacy, and parenting coaching
Amazon Extras & employee discount - cashback and discounts across hundreds of retail, fitness, travel, and lifestyle partners
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📌 Engineering Operations Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Amazon Web Services
📍 Melbourne