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Operations Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, energy, and utilities file H-1B petitions for these roles through the annual cap, with a 60-day grace period if your status ends.
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How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians II (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
A day in the life
Tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.
Drive projects with moderate complexity.
Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
Perform rack installs, rack decommissioning, operational readings and facility management.
Provide key performance indicators to senior engineers.
Responsible for the on-site management of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation.
Performance and oversight of maintenance and operations on all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center.
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, change management creation, writing procedures and building management systems.
Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
Maintain data center critical infrastructure equipment ensuring 99.999% up-time of the world's largest cloud computing portfolio.
Role may support more than one location/site.
Walk job sites in uneven terrain. Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds unassisted and participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds.
Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 2+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Technical (Military/Trade School) training or 2+ years of electrical or mechanical, HVAC, fire system experience in a mission-critical infrastructure or equivalent experience in a relevant industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.)
LOCATION
USA, TX, Wharton - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
DESCRIPTION
How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians II (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
A day in the life
Tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.
Drive projects with moderate complexity.
Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
Perform rack installs, rack decommissioning, operational readings and facility management.
Provide key performance indicators to senior engineers.
Responsible for the on-site management of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation.
Performance and oversight of maintenance and operations on all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center.
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, change management creation, writing procedures and building management systems.
Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
Maintain data center critical infrastructure equipment ensuring 99.999% up-time of the world's largest cloud computing portfolio.
Role may support more than one location/site.
Walk job sites in uneven terrain. Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds unassisted and participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds.
Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 2+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Technical (Military/Trade School) training or 2+ years of electrical or mechanical, HVAC, fire system experience in a mission-critical infrastructure or equivalent experience in a relevant industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.)
LOCATION
USA, TX, Wharton - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Technician
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the Operations Technician profile from O*NET and confirm your job description requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. USCIS denies petitions when the role description is too generalist or the degree requirement isn't tied to a technical field.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Technician openings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history. This tells you which companies have actually filed for this role, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Request wage level transparency from employers
Cross-check your offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for Operations Technician. Employers must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage on the LCA before USCIS will approve your petition.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers strategically
If you're transitioning from OPT or STEM OPT, your next employer must be E-Verify enrolled for cap-gap protection to apply. Confirm enrollment during the interview stage, not after you've accepted an offer.
Prepare credential documentation for technical roles
Have your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator if your engineering or industrial technology degree is from outside the U.S. Operations Technician petitions with foreign credentials face higher RFE rates when degree equivalency isn't pre-documented.
Negotiate petition timing around the fiscal year cap
H-1B cap petitions open April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in late spring, confirm with the employer whether they'll file in the next cap season or pursue a cap-exempt route through a qualifying research or nonprofit facility.
H-1B Visa Operations Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field like engineering, industrial technology, or applied sciences. Roles framed around general technical skills without a specific degree requirement are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence or denial.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Technicians?
Manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, semiconductor fabrication, and chemical processing are the most active sponsors for Operations Technician roles. These industries regularly file Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for technician-level positions tied to engineering degrees. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my operations role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or prepare to depart the U.S. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires, you can begin work once they receive the receipt notice. The clock starts from your last day of employment, not the date your employer notifies USCIS.
Can an Operations Technician petition be filed as cap-exempt?
Only if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, meaning it's a higher education institution, a nonprofit affiliated with one, or a government research organization. Most manufacturing and industrial employers don't qualify. If your current employer is cap-subject and you're changing jobs, the new employer must file a cap-subject transfer petition, which doesn't require re-entering the lottery if you're already in valid H-1B status.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Operations Technician offers?
Before your employer can file an H-1B petition, they must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL confirming they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role, job level, and work location. The wage is determined using DOL wage data and varies by geographic area and experience level. You can verify the applicable wage level for your specific location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.