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Operations Technician roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving F-1 students access to a 24-month STEM extension on top of the standard 12 months. Most employers in manufacturing, utilities, and logistics hire technicians under direct employment, which satisfies OPT's full-time work authorization requirement.
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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 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 (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!
Key job responsibilities
- Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
- Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
- Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
- Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Technical writing to support change management program
- Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
- On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
- 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.
- Role may support more than one location/site.
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in relevant work
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Can work at heights and from ladders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of data center engineering experience
- 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
- Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
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.
LOCATION
USA, MO, Nevada - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OH, Jeffersonville - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Boardman - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Umatilla - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, PA, FAIRLESS HILLS - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, TX, Wink - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Fredericksburg - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Manassas - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
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 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 (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!
Key job responsibilities
- Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
- Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
- Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
- Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Technical writing to support change management program
- Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
- On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
- 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.
- Role may support more than one location/site.
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in relevant work
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Can work at heights and from ladders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of data center engineering experience
- 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
- Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
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.
LOCATION
USA, MO, Nevada - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OH, Jeffersonville - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Boardman - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Umatilla - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, PA, FAIRLESS HILLS - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, TX, Wink - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Fredericksburg - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Manassas - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Operations Technician
Confirm your role qualifies as STEM
Operations Technician positions typically fall under CIP codes tied to engineering technology or applied sciences. Verify your employer's listed SOC code matches a STEM-designated field before accepting an offer to protect your STEM OPT extension eligibility.
Start your OPT application 90 days early
USCIS can take up to 90 days to issue your EAD card. Submit your OPT application as early as your DSO allows so your work authorization is active before your start date, avoiding gaps that could put your status at risk.
Target employers with established OPT hiring processes
Large manufacturers, energy companies, and infrastructure firms regularly hire OPT students as operations technicians. These employers understand EAD-based authorization and are far less likely to confuse OPT with visa sponsorship during the hiring process.
Address work authorization directly and early
When recruiters ask about authorization, explain clearly that you have an EAD card and do not require employer sponsorship for OPT. Many hiring managers conflate the two. Clarifying upfront prevents unnecessary rejections late in the process.
Align your job duties with your degree program
OPT requires employment directly related to your major area of study. For a STEM extension, this connection must be well-documented. Roles in process control, equipment maintenance, or quality systems typically satisfy this for engineering and applied science graduates.
Track your 90-day unemployment limit carefully
F-1 OPT students are limited to 90 days of unemployment during the standard OPT period. Once a STEM extension is approved, you get 60 additional days. Do not let job searching drift past these limits without an active offer in hand.
Operations Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Operations Technician on OPT without employer visa sponsorship?
Yes. OPT work authorization comes from USCIS through your DSO, not from the employer. You present your EAD card as proof of authorization, so the employer does not need to sponsor a visa or file any petition on your behalf. Most operations technician roles at manufacturing and utilities companies accept EAD holders without issue.
Does an Operations Technician role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and the employer's listed SOC code. Operations technician positions rooted in engineering technology, industrial systems, or applied sciences frequently qualify. Your degree must be on the STEM OPT designated degree list, and the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm the SOC code with your DSO before signing an offer.
Where can I find Operations Technician jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists operations technician roles specifically filtered for OPT and visa-sponsored candidates, so you are not wasting applications on employers who do not hire international students. Browsing Migrate Mate by role type lets you identify employers already familiar with EAD-based work authorization, which significantly reduces screening friction.
What happens to my OPT status if my Operations Technician role ends before my EAD expires?
Your EAD remains valid, but the 90-day unemployment clock starts immediately. You have 90 days to secure a new qualifying position during standard OPT, and 60 additional days if you are on a STEM extension. Report any employment changes to your DSO promptly. Extended gaps beyond these limits can result in loss of F-1 status.
Does my degree need to match the Operations Technician job description for OPT to be valid?
Yes. USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major area of study. For an operations technician role, degrees in mechanical engineering technology, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or applied sciences typically satisfy this requirement. Your DSO must confirm the connection is documented in SEVIS before your OPT application is submitted.