Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

DataCenterChiefEngineer

$96–166k Sparks, Nevada, 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 management. Act as primary escalation point. Oversee operation of routine services”

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Work outside normal hours, Respond to emergency calls, Lift up to 39 pounds, Participate in group lifts, Maintain balance on ladder, Perform construction tasks on ladder, Work in environment requiring ear protection

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years Microsoft Office experience, 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 management 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 management of routine services

Oversee operation of emergency services

Oversee management of emergency services

Perform root cause analysis

Troubleshoot facility equipment

Provide training to technicians

Provide guidance to technicians

Create standard practices

Deploy standard practices

Assist in build out facilities

Increase facility efficiency

Work outside normal business hours

Respond to emergency calls

Communicate technical information

Optimize plant safety

Optimize plant performance

Optimize plant reliability

Optimize plant efficiency

Ensure safety procedures adhered

Establish building performance benchmarks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with IT managers; Work with business leaders; Collaborate with external groups; Work with engineering teams; Work with automation teams; Work with processing teams; Work with finance teams

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information

Process & Methodology

Project management, Manage projects

Full Job Description

This opportunity is for U.S. citizens who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces including Reserves, National Guard, and service member spouses. 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! 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 requi

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