
Data Center Chief Engineer - Night
Salary
$96k–$166k/ annually
Application completed on Amazon
About This Role
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 of 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.
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 IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects,
manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and
efficiency
- Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff
- Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare
reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic administrative tools to
perform day to day tasks
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical
conditions with reasonable accommodations:
- Regularly 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
- Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and
arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above
shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position
- Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and
mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They maintain, operate, and troubleshoot
mission-critical data center facility equipment including electrical support
equipment that supports servers that must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.
Equipment will include but is not limited to stand-by diesel generators and
related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units,
PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment
includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air
handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment
is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment,
building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
The CE directs, trains and supports technicians in their role of providing
hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations.
Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is
also expected. They manage projects from conception to completion. These
projects involve independent work as well as collaboration with external support
groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local
and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key
milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and
documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored
affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what
makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.
Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and
passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
professional. Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of electrical and mechanical
facilities maintenance experience
- 3+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital,
military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
- Technical (Military/Trade School) training or degree in a relevant field (for
example: electrical, mechanical). Preferred Qualifications: - 4+ years of data
center engineering or operations experience
- Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree
- Experience leading and managing a team
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the
interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package
will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,
qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits
including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &
AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health
Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
USA, OR, Boardman - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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