Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Tech Ops Engineering, Cloud Computing

DataCenterChiefEngineer

$83–185k Boardman, Oregon, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Data Center Chief Engineer at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data center operations, Critical systems management, Facilities engineering. Act as primary escalation point. Oversee operation of critical systems”

Industry & Context.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Tech Ops Engineering, Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Lift up to 39 pounds, Group lifts 40+ pounds, Balance on ladder, Work in noisy environment, Respond to emergency calls, Work outside normal hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years electrical experience, 3+ years mechanical experience, 3+ years data center experience, 3+ years mission critical facilities experience, Technical training or degree in relevant field

Nice to Have

4+ years data center engineering experience, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree

What You'll Do.

Act as primary escalation point

Oversee operation of critical systems

Manage routine services

Manage emergency services

Perform root cause analysis

Troubleshoot facility issues

Provide training to technicians

Provide guidance to technicians

Set team culture with FM

Create standard practices

Deploy standard practices

Assist in facility build out

Work outside normal hours

Respond to emergency calls

Communicate technical information

Coordinate projects with leaders

Manage capacity with leaders

Optimize plant safety

Optimize plant performance

Optimize plant reliability

Optimize plant efficiency

Ensure safety procedures adherence

Establish building performance benchmarks

Conduct performance analyses

Prepare reports on operations

Prepare reports on maintenance

Maintain mission-critical equipment

Operate mission-critical equipment

Troubleshoot mission-critical equipment

Implement training exercises

Execute training exercises

Manage projects from conception

Manage projects to completion

Obtain quotes for costs

Track quotes for costs

Document project results

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; External support groups; Engineering collaboration; Automation collaboration; Processing collaboration; Finance collaboration

Communication Scope

Communicate complex information

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. Key job responsibilities - Act as the primary escalation point for all facilities-related issues. Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc. - Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures, and troubleshooting of facility within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA). - Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and responsible for working with Facility Manager (FM) to set team culture. - Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams - May assist in the build out of new facilities and assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency - Working outside of normal business hours for routine maintenance as required, including responding to out-of-hours emergency calls. - C

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