Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Technology

DataCenterChiefEngineer,DCCCommunities

$99–211k Ashburn, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“Data Center Chief Engineer, DCC Communities at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data center operations, Critical infrastructure, Facilities management. Act as primary escalation point for facilities-related issues. Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet demands of a changing market; Increase current facility efficiency; Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to; Provide continual access to innovation

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Work outside normal business hours, Respond to emergency calls, Lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently, Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds, Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder, Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production, Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems, Experience with power management and power monitoring systems

Nice to Have

5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience, Knowledge of critical data center equipment, Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures, Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA, Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure, Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure

What You'll Do.

Act as primary escalation point for facilities-related issues

Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency

Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

Troubleshoot facility within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)

Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians

Set team culture with Facility Manager

Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering

Assist in the build out of new facilities

Assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency

Work outside of normal business hours for routine

Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls

Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience

Work with IT managers and other business leaders

Optimize plant safety

reliability and efficiency

Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by

Establish building performance benchmarks

Conduct analyses on critical facility operations and maintenance

Prepare reports on critical facility operations and maintenance

Utilize Microsoft Excel

Outlook and other basic

Maintain and operate critical infrastructure systems

Troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment

Troubleshoot electrical support equipment

Troubleshoot standby diesel generators and related fuel systems

Troubleshoot 3 phase electrical systems

Troubleshoot switchgear

Troubleshoot UPS units

Troubleshoot wet cell batteries and associated systems

Troubleshoot CRAHU units

Troubleshoot centrifugal chillers

Troubleshoot cooling towers

Troubleshoot water systems

Troubleshoot air handlers and associated systems

Troubleshoot fire/life safety equipment

Troubleshoot building automation systems

Troubleshoot general facilities equipment

Direct technicians in role of providing hands-on electrical

Support technicians in role of providing hands-on electrical

Implement site/equipment-specific training exercises

Execute site/equipment-specific training exercises

Manage projects from conception to completion

Create and deliver on key milestones

Obtain quotes for all necessary costs

Track quotes for all necessary costs

Document project results for future implementation at other

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with teams of front-line responders; Work with the brightest minds; Work with IT managers; Work with other 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! 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. - Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience. - Work with

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