Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

ChiefEngineer,DataCenterEnggOps

$111–186k Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Chief Engineer, Data Center Engg Ops at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data center operations, Critical infrastructure, Electrical systems, Mechanical systems. Act as primary escalation point for facilities-related issues. Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet demands of a changing market; Increase current facility efficiency; Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to; Establish building performance benchmarks; Achieve better than 99.999% uptime

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Travel to established locations for training, Travel (over 50 miles), Commute (less than 50 miles), US citizen, Maintain active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, Obtain and maintain active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, Satisfy other security related requirements, Opt into commensurate clearance, Lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently, Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds, Maintain balance on ladder, Perform construction tasks on ladder, Work in environment requiring ear protection

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a 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, Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

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

What You'll Do.

Act as primary escalation point for facilities-related issues

Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency

Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

Troubleshoot facility within internal Service Level Agreements

Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians

Set team culture with Facility Manager

Create and deploy new standard practices

Assist in build out of new facilities

Assist in projects to increase facility efficiency

Work outside of normal business hours for routine

Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls

Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audience

Work with IT managers and business leaders to

Optimize plant safety

reliability and efficiency

Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to

Establish building performance benchmarks

Conduct analyses on critical facility operations

Prepare reports on critical facility operations

Utilize Microsoft Excel

Troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment

Maintain electrical support equipment

Troubleshoot stand-by diesel generators

Troubleshoot 3 phase electrical systems

Troubleshoot UPS units

Troubleshoot wet cell batteries

Troubleshoot CRAHU units

Troubleshoot centrifugal chillers

Troubleshoot cooling towers

Troubleshoot water systems

Troubleshoot air handlers

Troubleshoot fire/life safety equipment

Troubleshoot building automation systems

Troubleshoot general facilities equipment

Direct technicians in troubleshooting and operations

Support technicians in troubleshooting and operations

Implement site-specific training exercises

Execute site-specific training exercises

Manage projects from conception to completion

Obtain and track quotes for necessary costs

Document project results for future implementation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with brightest minds; Work with IT managers; Work with business leaders; Collaboration with external support groups; Local and global settings

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information

Process & Methodology

Project management

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