• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical (Military/ Trade School) Degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years of relevant work experience in a critical environment
• Understanding of optics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and material science
• Understanding of NFPA 70e guidelines
• Experience managing vendor relationships

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
Key job responsibilities

• Apply non-destructive testing techniques to install, maintain, and troubleshoot all data center critical systems including: power distribution, mechanical, plumbing, building automation, and structural
• Act as an ambassador for safety for the team and site
• Remain cognizant of and act in compliance with all security protocols
• Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers and management on a daily basis
• Work with engineers to develop detailed and creative solutions to complex problems, while keeping a watchful eye on timelines and costs
• Ensure consistency in deployed configurations and track exceptions for follow up
• Execute predictive and preventive maintenance programs
• Provide support for LSE, weather events, and planned, and unplanned outages

A day in the life
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a place where builders can build. We invent and innovate to improve the experience for our customers and their data needs. AWS is growing rapidly and we are seeking a Non-Destructive Testing Engineer to join for the Operations Services team. The team maintains critical equipment in support of providing best in class availability for our data center customers. The Non-Destructive Testing Engineer will work closely with both internal customers, external vendors as well as coordinate regional resources to facilitate smooth work execution. You will oversee the non-destructive testing of all data center critical systems including power distribution, mechanical, plumbing, building automation, structural, and all other equipment that supports the critical operation.
To be successful in this role you should be highly autonomous, detail oriented, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and have significant experience in supporting critical infrastructure. You will design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges. This role will showcase your independent contribution as well as offer the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams. If you are passionate about the customer experience, you think and act globally, and you want to contribute to the operational excellence of AWS data centers, then this is the challenge you’ve been looking for!
About the team
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
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
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.
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 and 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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Hermiston, OR, USA

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics
• 2 years of relevant work experience in a Non-Destructive Testing Discipline
• Hold a ASNT level II or III certification in a Non-Destructive Testing Discipline
• Licensed electrician
• Team lead experience supporting data center operations environment
• Sound understanding of electrical best practices, processes and tools

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.