Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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

DataCenterChiefEngineer,NightShift

$96–166k Sterling, 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, Night Shift at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Facilities operations, Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Troubleshooting. Act as primary escalation point. Oversee operation of critical systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure peak efficiency of equipment; Support AWS operations; Provide continual access to innovation; Deliver highest standards for safety; Deliver highest standards for security; Provide infinite capacity at lowest cost

Industry & Context.

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

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Work outside normal business hours, Respond to emergency calls, Lift up to 39 pounds, Participate in group lifts, Maintain balance on ladder, Perform construction tasks on ladder, Work requiring ear protection, Travel to data center locations, Commute to data center locations, Work at alternative sites, Travel over 50 miles, Commute less than 50 miles, Work in environment involving walking, Work in environment involving stooping, Work in environment involving bending, Work in environment involving climbing, Work above shoulders, Grasp objects, Carry objects, Push objects, Pull objects, Work in an environment requiring ear protection

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years Microsoft Office products, 3+ years mission critical facilities experience, Experience reading and writing procedures, Experience reading technical documents, Experience reading engineering drawings, Experience writing procedures, Experience writing technical documents, Experience writing engineering drawings

Nice to Have

Data center engineering experience, Data center operations experience, Construction experience, Project management experience, Experience leading technical teams, Work in environment involving walking, Work in environment involving stooping, Work in environment involving bending, Work in environment involving climbing

What You'll Do.

Act as primary escalation point

Oversee operation of critical systems

Oversee management of critical systems

Perform root cause analysis

Troubleshoot facility

Provide training to technicians

Provide guidance to technicians

Create standard practices

Deploy standard practices

Assist in building new facilities

Communicate technical information

Work with IT managers

Work with business leaders

Optimize plant safety

Optimize plant performance

Optimize plant reliability

Optimize plant efficiency

Ensure safety procedures adherence

Establish building performance benchmarks

Maintain electrical equipment

Maintain mechanical equipment

Maintain fire/life safety equipment

Perform preventative maintenance

Perform corrective work

Respond to emergencies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Onsite Engineering Operations Technicians; Third-party vendors; Facility Manager; IT managers; Business leaders

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information

Process & Methodology

Project management

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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