Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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

DataCenterChiefEngineer,DataCenterOperations

$96–166k Wharton, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“Data Center Chief Engineer, Data Center Operations at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data center operations, Facilities management, Equipment maintenance, Technical resource. Ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency. Perform planned preventative maintenance”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure seamless operations; Support millions of customers; Support AWS; Deliver highest standards for safety; Deliver highest standards for security; Provide infinite capacity; Provide lowest possible cost

Industry & Context.

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

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel, Commute between data centers, Work at alternative sites, Lift up to 39 pounds, Participate in group lifts, Maintain balance 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 and applications experience, 3+ years of mission critical facilities experience, Experience with reading and writing procedures, Experience with technical documents, Experience with engineering drawings

Nice to Have

Experience in data center engineering, Experience in data center operations, Experience in construction, Experience in project management, Experience leading technical teams, Work in an environment with walking, stooping, bending, and climbing

What You'll Do.

Ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency

Perform planned preventative maintenance

Perform daily corrective work

Respond to emergencies

Serve as technical resource

Interact with technicians

Interact with third-party vendors

Act as escalation point for facilities issues

Oversee routine services

Oversee emergency services

Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

Troubleshoot facility issues

Provide training to technicians

Provide guidance to technicians

Create standard practices

Deploy standard practices

Assist in building new facilities

Assist in projects to increase efficiency

Work outside normal business hours

Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls

Communicate complex technical information

Coordinate projects with IT managers

Coordinate projects with business leaders

Optimize plant safety

Optimize plant performance

Optimize plant reliability

Optimize plant efficiency

Ensure safety procedures are adhered to

Establish building performance benchmarks

Prepare reports on operations

Prepare reports on maintenance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact with onsite technicians; Interact with third-party vendors; Work with IT managers; Work with business leaders

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information

Full Job Description

Join our dynamic Data Center Engineering Operations Team and become a critical architect of the infrastructure that powers global cloud computing. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of Amazon Web Services' physical infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations that support millions of customers worldwide. 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 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. NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role. NOTE: Relocation as

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