We are currently expanding our decommissioning team and are looking for a proven network and cable decommissioning technician with experience in robust technical understanding of network and ...
We are currently expanding our decommissioning team and are looking for a proven network and cable decommissioning technician with experience in robust technical understanding of network and ...
We are currently expanding our decommissioning team and are looking for a proven network and cable decommissioning technician with experience in robust technical understanding of network and ...
We are currently expanding our decommissioning team and are looking for a proven network and cable decommissioning technician with experience in robust technical understanding of network and ...
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with senior staff on technically challenging decommissioning and demolition (D&D), environmental remediation, and other construction projects? Are you ...
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with senior staff on technically challenging decommissioning and demolition (D&D), environmental remediation, and other construction projects? Are you ...
Rack Decom Manager, Rack Decommissioning Team
Dublin, OH · On-site
$160K/yr
This Rack Decom Manager will manage a team that provides the decommission, tracking, and audits of all media. This includes but is not limited to all media types (disks, solid state disks, flash ...
Rack Decom Manager, Rack Decommissioning Team
Dublin, OH · On-site
$160K/yr
This Rack Decom Manager will manage a team that provides the decommission, tracking, and audits of all media. This includes but is not limited to all media types (disks, solid state disks, flash ...
Decontamination and Decommission Planning Manager
$195K - $238K/yr
Support Decontamination & Decommissioning Manager in execution of various requirements and expectations of DOE contract for the D&D activities at the WVDP facilities. Review and approve bid ...
Decontamination and Decommission Planning Manager
$195K - $238K/yr
Support Decontamination & Decommissioning Manager in execution of various requirements and expectations of DOE contract for the D&D activities at the WVDP facilities. Review and approve bid ...
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with senior staff on technically challenging decommissioning and demolition (D&D), environmental remediation, and other construction projects? Are you ...
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with senior staff on technically challenging decommissioning and demolition (D&D), environmental remediation, and other construction projects? Are you ...
Field Decommission Technician
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on role is ...
Field Decommission Technician
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on role is ...
Field Decommission Technician
Liberty, SC · On-site
$17.25 - $23.50/hr
As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on role is ...
Field Decommission Technician
Liberty, SC · On-site
$17.25 - $23.50/hr
As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on role is ...
... a Decommissioning Technician with a robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure implementation concepts and the drive and vision to take AWS to the next level. The NCD team are ...
... a Decommissioning Technician with a robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure implementation concepts and the drive and vision to take AWS to the next level. The NCD team are ...
... a Decommissioning Technician with a robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure implementation concepts and the drive and vision to take AWS to the next level. The NCD team are ...
... a Decommissioning Technician with a robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure implementation concepts and the drive and vision to take AWS to the next level. The NCD team are ...
... a Decommissioning Technician with a robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure implementation concepts and the drive and vision to take AWS to the next level. The NCD team are ...
... a Decommissioning Technician with a robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure implementation concepts and the drive and vision to take AWS to the next level. The NCD team are ...
Field Decommission Technician
Moncure, NC · On-site
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on role is ...
Field Decommission Technician
Moncure, NC · On-site
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on role is ...
Field Decommission Technician
Solomon, KS · On-site
$17.50 - $24/hr
As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on role is ...
Field Decommission Technician
Solomon, KS · On-site
$17.50 - $24/hr
As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on role is ...
Field Decommission Technician
Moncure, NC · On-site +1
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Description As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on ...
Field Decommission Technician
Moncure, NC · On-site +1
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Description As a Field Decommission Technician , you'll be on the front lines of safely dismantling, removing, and processing electrical equipment at customer sites across the country. This hands-on ...
Lead SURF Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$97K - $128K/yr
The position focuses on SURF engineering, subsea decommissioning and offshore execution support, with close interaction across structural, marine, wells, construction, SSU and regulatory teams. This ...
Lead SURF Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$97K - $128K/yr
The position focuses on SURF engineering, subsea decommissioning and offshore execution support, with close interaction across structural, marine, wells, construction, SSU and regulatory teams. This ...
$89K - $118K/yr
This role supports planning, engineering, and execution of subsea decommissioning activities including riser abandonment, pipeline decommissioning, subsea structure interface engineering, and ...
$89K - $118K/yr
This role supports planning, engineering, and execution of subsea decommissioning activities including riser abandonment, pipeline decommissioning, subsea structure interface engineering, and ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$97K - $128K/yr
This role supports planning, engineering, and execution of subsea decommissioning activities including riser abandonment, pipeline decommissioning, subsea structure interface engineering, and ...
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Lead SURF Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$97K - $128K/yr
This role supports planning, engineering, and execution of subsea decommissioning activities including riser abandonment, pipeline decommissioning, subsea structure interface engineering, and ...
Lead SURF Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$97K - $128K/yr
This role supports planning, engineering, and execution of subsea decommissioning activities including riser abandonment, pipeline decommissioning, subsea structure interface engineering, and ...
Lead SURF Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$97K - $128K/yr
This role supports planning, engineering, and execution of subsea decommissioning activities including riser abandonment, pipeline decommissioning, subsea structure interface engineering, and ...
ADC InfraOps Decom Tech
New Albany, OH · On-site
The Decommissioning team is an established function within a rapidly expanding AWS region. This team is responsible for the safety, security, and efficient retirement of data center equipment to ...
ADC InfraOps Decom Tech
New Albany, OH · On-site
The Decommissioning team is an established function within a rapidly expanding AWS region. This team is responsible for the safety, security, and efficient retirement of data center equipment to ...
The Decommissioning team is an established function within a rapidly expanding AWS region. This team is responsible for the safety, security, and efficient retirement of data center equipment to ...
The Decommissioning team is an established function within a rapidly expanding AWS region. This team is responsible for the safety, security, and efficient retirement of data center equipment to ...
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How much do decommissioning jobs pay per hour?
What is a Decommissioning job?
A decommissioning job involves safely dismantling, removing, or retiring equipment, facilities, or systems that are no longer in use. This process is common in industries like energy, manufacturing, and IT, where outdated or hazardous infrastructure must be carefully handled. Responsibilities may include site assessments, regulatory compliance, waste disposal, and ensuring minimal environmental impact. Workers in this field need expertise in safety protocols, engineering, and project management.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Decommissioning position, and why are they important?
To thrive in Decommissioning, you generally need a background in engineering, project management, or environmental science, along with relevant experience in facility or equipment shutdowns. Familiarity with regulatory compliance tools, decommissioning management systems, and certifications such as NEBOSH or similar safety credentials are valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities set outstanding candidates apart. These skills and qualifications are crucial for safely, efficiently, and legally dismantling facilities or equipment, minimizing risk and ensuring environmental and public safety.
What does a typical day look like for someone working in Decommissioning?
A typical day in Decommissioning often involves site inspections, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (such as safety, engineering, and environmental experts), and developing or reviewing work plans to safely shut down and dismantle equipment or infrastructure. You may be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, managing documentation, and communicating progress to project stakeholders. The role frequently requires problem-solving on the job site to address unexpected challenges and may include supervising contractors or technicians. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as projects often require teamwork and decisions made under tight timelines.

Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
Amazon rating
7.4
Based on 7,008 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6th of 39 rated national retailers
Job description
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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of Cloud Computing. We are currently expanding our decommissioning team and are looking for a proven network and cable decommissioning technician with experience in robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure. The Network & Cable Decommissioning team (NCD) are looking to hire a highly motivated, self-driven decommissioning technician who will work closely with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams to recover rack space, power, remove cabling infrastructure, and sanitize legacy network equipment
The NCD Tech will be responsible for executing assigned efforts and communicating status updates of those task.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Physical Decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
- Manage assigned work and priorities through ticketing system and/or workflows.
- Provide status updates to Stakeholder via ticketing system.
- Effectively co-ordinate and deliver multiple tasks congruently.
- Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
- Effectively leverage the logical tools and systems that are provided.
- Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove obstacles.
- Read and comprehend datacenter build documentation, and site specific layout material.
- Travel within geographical work area is required, up to 25% travel outside traditional work area may be required depending on your primary region.
- Scope effort assigned, validate all work is ready for decommissioning, create change requests to perform work, and timely execute effort that has been assigned.
- All efforts need to be documented via ticketing system.
Key job responsibilities
- Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices.
- Physical Decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
- Manage assigned work and priorities through ticketing system and/or workflows.
- Scope the level of effort assigned, validate all work is ready for decommissioning, create change requests to perform work, and timely execute effort that has been assigned.
- Provide structured feedback/updates to Stakeholders via ticketing system and/or messaging channels.
- All efforts need to be documented via ticketing system.
- Effectively co-ordinate and deliver multiple tasks concurrently.
- Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center safety and cleanliness.
- Effectively leverage the logical tools and systems that are provided.
- Collaborate with various peers and stakeholders to remove obstacles.
- Read and comprehend datacenter build documentation, and site specific layout material.
- Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
- Travel within geographical work area is required
- Travel up to 25% of time outside traditional work area may be required depending on your primary region.
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
AWS 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique.
Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
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.
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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.
Industry
It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Seattle, WA, US