Entry Level Non Destructive Testing Jobs in Virginia

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth! Amazon is a place where builders can build. 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 Engineer to serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers.
The ideal candidate 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. A fundamental understanding of these systems is required, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided from other teams and organizations.
If you are passionate about the Customer Experience; you think and act globally; and you want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon.com data centers, then this may be a challenge for you! Those with critical data center environment experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
As the Nondestructive Testing Engineer, you are expected to oversee medium sized projects from conception to completion. These will involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. In the Nondestructive Testing Engineer role, you are expected to delight the customer by building trust and delivering on key milestones. Above all else, you will drive a culture of safety and security while maintaining a focus on availability.
NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.
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.
A day in the life
Amazon 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 Electrical Services team. The team maintains critical equipment in support of providing best class availability for our data center customers. You will perform and support nondestructive testing operations of data center critical systems, to include power distribution, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other equipment that supports critical operations.
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 offering the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams. If you are passionate about 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 data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
- 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- Work a flexible work schedule including evenings, overnights, and weekends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of data center engineering experience
- Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings
- Associate's degree in related field, or technical degree in related field
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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 - 32.88 - 57.50 USD hourly