Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Technology

DataCenterChiefEngineer,DCCCommunities

$83–185k Manassas, 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: Facilities operations, Critical infrastructure, Equipment maintenance. Act as primary escalation point for facilities-related issues. Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet demands of changing market; Achieve 99.999% uptime

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Work outside normal hours, Respond to emergencies, Lift up to 39 pounds, Group lifts for 40+ pounds, Balance on ladder, Construction tasks 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 or above, Bachelor's degree, Experience leading a team

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

Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations 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 of normal business hours for maintenance

Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls

Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audience

Work with IT managers and business leaders to

Optimize plant safety

reliability and efficiency

Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to

Establish building performance benchmarks

Prepare reports on operations and maintenance

Direct technicians in troubleshooting and operations

Train technicians in troubleshooting and operations

Support technicians in troubleshooting and operations

Implement site-specific training exercises

Execute site-specific training exercises

Manage projects from conception to completion

Obtain quotes for necessary costs

Track quotes for necessary costs

Document project results for future implementation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with brightest minds; Work with IT managers; Work with business leaders; Work 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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