Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Technology

DataCenterChiefEngineer

$96–166k Covington, Georgia, 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, Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Facility maintenance. Act as primary escalation point. Oversee operation of routine services”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain 100% availability; Provide first-class customer service; Operate equipment at peak efficiency; Support AWS infrastructure; Deliver highest standards safety; Deliver highest standards security; Provide infinite capacity; Provide lowest possible cost

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

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

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of Microsoft Office products, 3+ years mission critical facilities experience, Experience reading and writing procedures, Experience reading technical documents, Experience reading engineering drawings, Experience writing technical documents, Experience writing engineering drawings

Nice to Have

Data center engineering experience, Data center operations experience, Construction experience, Project management experience, Experience leading technical teams, Work in an environment involving walking, Work in an environment involving stooping, Work in an environment involving bending, Work in an environment involving climbing

What You'll Do.

Act as primary escalation point

Oversee operation of routine services

Oversee operation of emergency services

Manage power distribution equipment

Manage cooling towers

Manage computer room air handlers

Manage building monitoring systems

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 build out of new facilities

Assist in projects to increase efficiency

Work outside normal business hours

Respond to emergency calls

Communicate technical information

Coordinate projects with IT managers

Manage capacity with business leaders

Optimize plant safety

Optimize plant performance

Optimize plant reliability

Optimize plant efficiency

Ensure safety procedures adherence

Establish building performance benchmarks

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

Interacting with technicians; Interacting with third party vendors; Working with Facility Manager; Collaborating with external support groups; Collaboration with engineering; Collaboration with automation; Collaboration with processing; Collaboration with finance

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers. The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. The CE serves as an expert technical resource interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and to support AWS. 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

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