Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd

Cloud Computing

ChiefEngineer,AWSDataCenterEngineeringOperations

A$350–550k ~AI est. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Chief Engineer, AWS Data Center Engineering Operations at Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd. Skills: Data Center Operations, Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Project management. Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and. Provide guidance and training to Engineering Operations Technicians”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain 100% uptime target; Reduce operational costs; Ensure uptime is maintained

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Physical tasks, Rostered on-call requirement, 24/7 support, Valid driver's license, Personal vehicle, 12-hour shifts, Rotating schedule

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production, Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems, Experience with power management and power monitoring systems

Nice to Have

5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience, Knowledge of critical data center equipment, Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures, Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA, Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure, Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure, Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains

What You'll Do.

Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and

Provide guidance and training to Engineering Operations Technicians

Create new standard practices for staff and vendors

Establish performance benchmarks

Prepare reports on critical facility operations and maintenance

Ensure all safety procedures are followed

Handle data center capacity planning and reporting

Translate complex technical information for non-technical audiences

and fire/life safety systems

Manage small-to-medium impact projects

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Reduce operational costs

Document project results

Direct and train Engineering Operations Technicians

Troubleshoot equipment

Operate critical systems

Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events

Perform rack installs

Perform rack decommissioning

Perform facility management

Provide operational readings

Provide key performance indicators

Manage subcontractors

Perform maintenance and operations on electrical equipment

Perform maintenance and operations on mechanical equipment

Perform maintenance and operations on fire/life safety equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Internal Service-Level Agreements (SLA)

Communication Scope

Technical information translation

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full 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. The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) serves as the primary technical authority for maintaining mission-critical facility operations with 100% uptime target. Reporting to the Data Center Facility Manager, they oversee all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems through planned maintenance, corrective work, and emergency response. The CE manages small-to-medium impact projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, improve resiliency, and reduce operational costs. They create milestones, manage budgets, and document project results for potential implementation across other facilities. A crucial responsibility is directing and training Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) in equipment troubleshooting and operations, covering critical systems like generators, UPS's, cooling systems, and building automation systems. Key job responsibilities - Manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the data center's mechanical and electrical equipment. - Provide guidan

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