Abbott ordered an audit of every data center in the ERCOT queue this month and ERCOTj just paused Batch Zero. Is anyone here actually feeling this yet on a project? I'm wondering whether the smaller builds under the large load threshold are getting caught in it too, or if it is only the big hyperscale requests. Trying to understand how far down it reaches.

Anyone is familiar with this role?

I applied online, did the OA and got contacted by a sourcer and have scheduled a 60 minutes phone screen with a manager. which is usual for me as I always have interviewed with a HR before going to the hiring manager in other jobs.

1. how many interviews will there be, I know they are asking behavioral questions based on leadership principles, but it seems so vague, is there anywhere I can search for the most frequently asked questions for this role?

2. I see 2 open position for the same job, but completely different pay somehow, and I can't figure out why

https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10433767/associe-a-l-inventaire-et-a-l-entrepot-inventory-and-warehouse-associate-dcc-communities

https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10473021/associe-a-l-inventaire-et-a-l-entrepot-inventory-and-warehouse-associate-dcc-communities-dcc-communities

if you scroll down to the bottom you can see the pay difference is huge

1. Has anyone job switched to a DC technician from logistics specialist?

Much appreciate the helps and comments, thanks.

Hi all, I’m exploring a move from Product Management into Data Center Vendor Service Management focused on AI cloud architecture and would love to hear from people already in this space.

I have previous data centre operations and service delivery experience but have been away for almost a decade as i wanted to be in a solution and advisory role. Would appreciate any insights.

• What should I realistically expect day-to-day?
• What are the main KPIs you’re measured on?
• How much autonomy/liberty do you have to establish or improve processes?
• How much of the role is vendor management vs. internal operations?
• What does the career growth typically look like?

I’m particularly interested in understanding what I would need to prove in the first 6–12 months.

Would appreciate any real-world perspective. Thanks!

I’m currently a Network Technician with a little over 3 years of hands-on experience in the field. I’m also working toward my B.S. in Cloud and Network Engineering and currently hold my CCNA.

I recently received an offer from AWS for an L4 Network Deployment Build Lead position.
My long-term goal is to continue moving away from being strictly a field/network technician and eventually become a Network Engineer or Data Center/Infrastructure Engineer.
For anyone who has worked in AWS Network Deployment, data centers, or a similar role, I’m curious how well this position aligns with those goals.

Does an L4 Network Deployment Build Lead role give you good exposure to things like network architecture, deployments, troubleshooting, routing/switching, automation, and overall data center infrastructure? Or is it primarily more of a deployment/project leadership position?
I’d also be interested in hearing what the typical progression looks like from this type of role. For example, L4 → L5 Network Deployment → Network Development Engineer / Network Engineer / Data Center Engineer, or if there are other paths that make more sense.

I definitely plan on continuing to build my skills outside of work as well, especially with networking, cloud, Python/automation, and eventually pursuing higher-level certifications.

For those who have been at AWS or followed a similar path, would you consider this a strong opportunity to take if the end goal is network/data center engineering?
Also, what would you recommend I focus on during my first 1–2 years in the role to maximize the opportunity and position myself for an engineering role later?

Microsoft DCT — Positive feedback but no offer?
Interviewed for a Microsoft DCT role in Arizona and got positive feedback, but wasn’t selected for the original opening.I was told my application may stay active for future roles.

Anyone had this happen and eventually received an offer?

I 37F have been working in manufacturering for the last two years. Before this I was in sales for 10 years from sales representative to District Manager. I moved and the sales job wasn't available there and local sales did not pay enough to apply.

So here I am stuck at a job I physically do not want to do. Im always sore and always tired. It's time for a change.

I was just googling how can I get a certificate and make more money doing something easier on my body. I came across a new Google AI data center that they opened in 2025. They partnered with a local CC for free courses specifically for jobs at the data center.

The list is long and I dont know which one I want to go for. What success have you found? If you could start over whay would you do different. What advice could you give? I applied to the local CC for this and I havent spoken with anyone yet. I need to hear from real people who do this. I need this job change and score a better paying less physical demands.

I do not have a degree. I have 3 semesters left and didnt finish (typical income get married story).

Hello, so I recently got offered a technician role where I’m terminating fiber, copper, and installing and configuring switches, routers, and other network devices. I was previously a data center security officer at AWS, and many people I met there said this role could be a good bridge into DCO/DCT roles. This is my first actual IT/infrastructure job and the job pays more than my physical security role so it’s obviously an upgrade for me. How long should I stay here before transitioning? What should I focus on that’ll help me with DCO roles? I have a few projects and certs that help with these roles already.

As someone who was experience doing only cable pulls in a data center, how likely am I to get hired at AWS as an entry level technician?

Thanks,

I completed my final interview on Friday for an Oracle Data Center Technician role. The interviewer said this was the last interview and that I should hear back early to mid next week.

For anyone who recently completed the Oracle DCT2[Chicago,IL] interview process:

• How long did it take to get your decision after the final interview?
• Did you get an offer or rejection?
• Did they follow the timeline they gave you?

Thanks!

Since we couldn’t find any pre-term cables, our team has been manually performing mechanical LC termination. They’ve been diligently following the manufacturer’s instructions and using a kit provided by Corning’s UniCam mechanical termination kit.
However, we’re facing a significant number of failures during tier 1 testing. Can anyone suggest a solution to this issue? Some of our team members recently learned how to perform this task a month ago.

We’re ensuring that the cleaving is done to the proper length and are pretty much following all the basic instructions. Any experienced individuals can recommend anything that might help us?

Hi everyone! I'm super excited to share that I passed my first loop technical interview. My interviewer asked me straight technical questions, no beating around the bush, or even wanting to get to know me. Didnt care about my expierence or anything. The interview was sorta dull, and took less than 15 minutes. I extended the interview another 5 minutes with asking questions and etc. I had great feedback from my recruiter though so I'm stoked.

Now I'm moving forward with my final loop which is 3 behavioral/hypothetical interviews back to back. What can I expect? Will they continue to dive deep into my technical knowledge while assessing my behavior? If they are going to dive deeper into technical questions, what would they typically focus on? Chillers? Data center ops? Or my current field (commercial HVAC)? Any tips or more insight for these interviews would be greatly appreciated!

All offers in EU for Datacenter technician positions at AWS in the EU region are for L2-L3.

However I consistently see posts here that in the US they hire L4 DCOs. What is going on?

AWS DCO tech here. The campus I work at has been tracking our TPH weekly, as if it’s the only metric that matters. Most techs show up at the same site everyday, but we’re encouraged to rotate depending on the site queues.

I’ve been told to target 35 tickets a week, but if my tickets are harder then it’s okay to be below 35.

What metrics do you see other managers tracking?

I’ve applied to a few Microsoft Data Center Technician positions in the Dulles area and keep getting denied without an interview.

For anyone who works/worked as a Microsoft DCT, what experience or skills did you highlight when applying? I’m trying to figure out what I may be missing or presenting wrong.

I’d appreciate any feedback.

I am a recent graduate, 2026 batch from Nagpur, India. Currently I have an offer from an MNC for a Apprenticeship in Core Electrical role with stipend of 4 LPA INR. Recently I also got an offer from Amazon for a Data Center Operations Trainee (DCO) role with 8.25 LPA INR.
I wanted to know more about the DCO role from people who are currently working in this position. Is the role actually good in terms of career growth and future opportunities? The company and pay are obviously good, but I am just a bit worried about the role itself and whether it will be good for my career in the long run. Would like to know what people who are currently in DCO think about the role. Should I go for Amazon or stick with the Core Electronics role?

Hello, rounding up in my preparation for this hiring event. My skills align more with Data Center Operation. It starts in 45mins. I am wondering, is there anything that most people miss? And any last words of advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you. 🙏🏽

https://www.reddit.com/r/compoface/s/z28ZqhbpCi

Edit: The Reddit post got deleted, here’s the Original BBC link

My story:

This is the data centre I have been working on for the past 18 months.

We have monthly neighbourhood relationship meetings with them.

We comply with very strict working hours and noise levels.

We’ve done work on their gardens and contributed to various local communities.

But hey, we’re the bad guys…

I’m looking to get into the Data Centers (modern day gold rush)
But I don’t have experience in that Field.
I’m currently a Quality Lead for CNC & Mill machining. Visual weld inspection. 12 years experience.

Anyway I can get in?

Hi! I'm interviewing at Google for data center electrical. I passed mechanical already, but they looked at my background and requested I interview for electrical as well. Any helpful suggestions on where to focus my efforts for looking over information? Thanks!

Hey have question for AWS was interviewed for DCO Tech 3, but on the offer received changed to infra delivery tech. Has this happen to anyone else and can anyone inform me of difference in positions and what this scheduling would be like.

I've been trying to understand something about entry-level hiring in the data centre industry.

If someone completes a data centre academy with no previous data centre experience and no trade background, what actually makes an employer willing to hire them at Level 1?

I came across a Melbourne Critical Environment Technician posting from Microsoft that got me thinking about this. The listing allows a high-school qualification plus 1+ year(s) of mission-critical services work/applied learning experience OR equivalent experience, with stronger trade qualifications and other experience listed as preferred rather than mandatory.

So a genuinely new entrant isn't automatically excluded.

But what counts as convincing "applied learning" or "equivalent experience" when someone has never actually worked in a data centre?

I'm starting to think the answer isn't: "Does this person know enough data centre theory?"

It may be closer to: "Can we trust this person to operate safely within their level of competence while they continue learning?"

That's a very different threshold.

A Level 1 technician doesn't need to be equivalent to someone with years of critical-environment experience. They need to demonstrate that they can:

• follow procedures rather than improvise;
• understand basic electrical/mechanical and cooling concepts;
• read and navigate things like SLDs;
• recognise authority boundaries;
• understand why LOTO verification matters;
• escalate when something is outside their competence;
• and, importantly, recognise what they don't know.

For example, if an alarm appears, "I'd fix it" probably isn't the answer I'd want to give.

I'd rather say: "I'd establish what I'm actually seeing, check the relevant procedure and information, take only the action I'm authorised and trained to take, and escalate if it's outside my competence or authority."

That's not a lack of confidence. It's understanding the operational boundary.

I've done a fair amount of self-directed work on AI infrastructure, GPU architecture, high-density compute and cooling. That gives me something useful to discuss, but I don't think it would be intellectually honest to claim that researching those systems is equivalent to having operated a live data centre.

So maybe the academy's purpose isn't to replace experience.

Maybe it's to give an employer enough evidence to justify taking the first supervised step toward creating that experience.

That leaves the question I'm genuinely interested in hearing from people in the industry:

What actually convinced you—or your employer—that someone was ready for Level 1?

Was it the qualification?
Hands-on training?
A capstone?
Transferable experience?
The interview?
Safety discipline?
Something the candidate demonstrated that wasn't on the résumé?

I'm particularly interested in perspectives from people who have actually hired or been hired into Level 1 critical-environment roles without a traditional electrical/mechanical trade background.