Non-Destructive Testing Engineer

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.

As a NDT Technician, you are expected to support projects from conception to completion. Projects will involve independent work and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. In the NDT Tech role, you are expected to delight the customer by building trust, delivering on key milestones, and acting as a good steward by overseeing the procurement and upkeep of equipment and tools.

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.

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth! Amazon is a place where builders can build, grow, and develop in a new frontier of data center and business operations. We hire the world's brightest minds and offer them an environment in which they can invent and innovate to improve the experience for our customers. If you'd like to help us build a place where you can find and buy anything online, this is the job for you. We are currently seeking a Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Technician.

The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, and has significant experience in supporting critical infrastructure. They will possess the ability to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges. This role requires both independent contribution as well as the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams. The scope of projects will include, but is not limited to, the improvement of electrical, mechanical, fire detection, and building automation systems. An expert level of understanding of these systems is desirable, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided from other teams and organizations.

This role requires regular travel between multiple data center sites within the region. The incumbent is responsible for self-arranging reliable transportation to and from assigned work locations.


Key job responsibilities
- Safety Ambassador responsible for driving a culture of safety and promoting a safe working environment for all.
- Remain cognizant of, and act in compliance with, all security protocols while motivating others to do the same.
- Utilize internal CMMS to schedule and oversee the day-to-day execution of Nondestructive Testing preventative maintenance across all regional data centers.
- Act as an escalation point for all safety, security and facilities-related issues as it relates to your assigned work, escalating to your manager as required.
- Deploy and support all existing and new standard practices for Nondestructive Testing.
- Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers and management daily.
- Work with engineers to develop detailed and creative solutions to complex problems, while keeping a watchful eye on timelines and costs.
- Oversee projects and provide solutions for root causes of facility issues.
- Execute predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
- Document all inspection discrepancies and defects in detailed reports
- Ability to interpret inspection data and create qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Provide cross functional support to the Battery team.


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 Nondestructive Testing (NDT) technician to join the Operations Services team. The NDT Tech will work closely with both internal customers and external vendors while coordinating regional resources to facilitate smooth work execution. You will perform and support nondestructive testing operations of data center critical systems, to include power distribution, mechanical, plumbing, building automation, structural, and 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, strong computer literacy, 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!

Basic Qualifications

- 1+ years of electrical or mechanical, or 1+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience
- Work a flexible work schedule including evenings, overnights, and weekends
- Associate's degree in related field, or technical degree in related field

Preferred Qualifications

- 2+ years of data center engineering experience
- Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings
- Understanding of basic physical concepts, to include: optics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and material science
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience in any Non-Destructive Testing Discipline
- Hold a ASNT level II in a Non-Destructive Testing Discipline
- Ability to recognize safety concerns and maintain a safe work environment in accordance with NFPA 70e guidelines

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 starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, VA, Manassas - 32.00 - 57.00 USD hourly