Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

DataCenterChiefEngineer,DCCCommunities

$83–185k 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 engineering. Act as primary escalation point. Oversee operation of critical systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet market demands; Maintain 99.999% uptime

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, Group lifts 40+ pounds, Work on ladder, Work in noisy environment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years electrical experience, 3+ years mechanical experience, 3+ years data center experience, 3+ years mission critical facilities experience, Technical training or degree

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Act as primary escalation point

Oversee operation of critical systems

Manage routine services

Manage emergency services

Perform root cause analysis

Troubleshoot facility equipment

Provide training to technicians

Create standard practices

Deploy standard practices

Assist in facility build out

Assist in efficiency projects

Work outside normal hours

Respond to emergency calls

Communicate technical information

Coordinate projects with IT managers

Optimize plant safety

Optimize plant performance

Optimize plant reliability

Optimize plant efficiency

Ensure safety procedures adherence

Establish building performance benchmarks

Conduct performance analyses

Prepare operational reports

Utilize administrative tools

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

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

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information

Process & Methodology

Project management, Milestone delivery, Quote tracking, Project documentation

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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