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Operations technician roles in Nevada are concentrated in Las Vegas's gaming and hospitality sector, Reno's growing manufacturing base, and the state's expanding data center and utility corridors. Major employers including NV Energy, Switch, and Caesars Entertainment have sponsored international workers for technical operations roles requiring hands-on systems expertise.
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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 (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.
Work Schedule:
Our Data Centers operate 24/7 and require on-site presence. This position offers two shift schedule options:
Option 1: Weekend Rotation
- Days Worked: Sunday - Tuesday, plus every other Saturday
- Weekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks
- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)
Option 2: Weekday Rotation
- Days Worked: Wednesday - Friday, plus every other Saturday
- Weekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks
- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)
Both schedules follow a rotating pattern where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 days the following week.
Overtime & Pay
- Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours per week
- Night Shift Differential: 13% additional pay (6:00pm - 6:00am shifts)
- Maximum Hours: 60 hours per week in total (up to 20 hours of overtime)
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
- Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
- Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
- 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 objects into position
- Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection
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
- Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration
- 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working, use hands to manipulate small wires and objects, walk on job sites in uneven terrain, and work at heights and from ladders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
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, AZ, MESA - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, AZ, Mesa - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, GA, Atlanta - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, MS, Canton - 33.00 - 59.00 USD hourly
USA, NV, Reno - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, OH, Columbus - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, OR, Hermiston - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, PA, Berwick - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, VA, CHANTILLY - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, VA, Chantilly - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, VA, Sterling - 37.00 - 65.00 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 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 (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.
Work Schedule:
Our Data Centers operate 24/7 and require on-site presence. This position offers two shift schedule options:
Option 1: Weekend Rotation
- Days Worked: Sunday - Tuesday, plus every other Saturday
- Weekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks
- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)
Option 2: Weekday Rotation
- Days Worked: Wednesday - Friday, plus every other Saturday
- Weekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks
- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)
Both schedules follow a rotating pattern where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 days the following week.
Overtime & Pay
- Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours per week
- Night Shift Differential: 13% additional pay (6:00pm - 6:00am shifts)
- Maximum Hours: 60 hours per week in total (up to 20 hours of overtime)
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
- Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
- Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
- 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 objects into position
- Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection
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
- Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration
- 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working, use hands to manipulate small wires and objects, walk on job sites in uneven terrain, and work at heights and from ladders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
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, AZ, MESA - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, AZ, Mesa - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, GA, Atlanta - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, MS, Canton - 33.00 - 59.00 USD hourly
USA, NV, Reno - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, OH, Columbus - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, OR, Hermiston - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, PA, Berwick - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, VA, CHANTILLY - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, VA, Chantilly - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
USA, VA, Sterling - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly
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Which companies sponsor visas for operations technicians in Nevada?
NV Energy, Switch, and Tesla's Gigafactory near Reno are among the Nevada employers with documented histories of sponsoring international workers in technical operations roles. Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts also sponsor operations technicians supporting their large-scale facility and systems infrastructure. Mining companies operating in Nevada, including Barrick Gold and Nevada Copper, have sponsored technicians with specialized equipment and process control backgrounds.
Which visa types are most common for operations technician roles in Nevada?
The H-1B visa is the most commonly used visa for operations technicians when the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related field and qualifies as a specialty occupation. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying engineering technologist categories. For roles involving advanced automation or energy systems, some employers pursue EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship for long-term hires.
Which cities in Nevada have the most operations technician sponsorship jobs?
Las Vegas accounts for the largest share of operations technician sponsorship activity in Nevada, driven by its massive hospitality, gaming, and data infrastructure sectors. Reno and Sparks have grown significantly as manufacturing, warehousing, and renewable energy operations have expanded in the region, particularly near the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Henderson and North Las Vegas also have active industrial and utility operations that hire internationally sponsored technicians.
How to find operations technician visa sponsorship jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify Nevada employers actively hiring operations technicians who will sponsor international candidates. You can search by location and role to surface positions in Las Vegas, Reno, and surrounding industrial corridors. Migrate Mate's board focuses exclusively on sponsoring employers, so you're not sorting through listings that don't apply to your work authorization situation.
What should international operations technicians know about working in Nevada?
Nevada's operations technician market skews toward industries with 24/7 facility demands, including gaming resorts, data centers, utilities, and mining, which typically require shift flexibility. Employers sponsoring through the H-1B must file a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay the prevailing wage for the role and location, which is determined by the Department of Labor. Nevada has no state income tax, which is relevant context when evaluating compensation during offer negotiations.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored operations technician jobs in Nevada?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.