Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Technology

DataCenterChiefEngineer

$83–185k Plain City, Ohio, 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 infrastructure, Facilities engineering. Act as primary escalation point for facilities issues. Oversee operation and management of critical systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet demands of changing market; Deliver highest standards for safety; Deliver highest standards for security; Provide infinite capacity at lowest cost; Ensure customers have continual access to innovation

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Lift and move up to 39 pounds, Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds, Maintain balance on ladder, Work in environment requiring ear protection

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Act as primary escalation point for facilities issues

Oversee operation and management of critical systems

Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

Troubleshoot facility issues within SLAs

Provide training and guidance to 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 normal business hours for maintenance

Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls

Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audience

Work with IT managers to coordinate projects

Optimize plant safety

Optimize plant performance

Optimize plant reliability

Optimize plant efficiency

Ensure safety procedures are adhered to

Establish building performance benchmarks

Conduct analyses on facility operations

Prepare reports on facility operations

Maintain and operate mission-critical data center equipment

Troubleshoot mission-critical data center equipment

Manage projects from conception to completion

Obtain and track quotes for costs

Document project results for future implementation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with teams of responders; Work with brightest minds; Collaborate with people across AWS; Work with IT managers; Work with business leaders; Collaborate with external support groups; Collaborate with engineering; Collaborate with automation; Collaborate with processing; Collaborate with finance

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation. AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Chief Engineers (CE) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market. We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history! 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 ope

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