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Data Center Chief Engineer

Amazon·Wink, Texas
Full-time

Salary

$96k–$166k/ annually

Posted 1 months ago

Application completed on Amazon

About This Role

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 assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate

for this position.

This role will be physically based at our new MDD Pecos, TX site.

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 are

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 building 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 of 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 accommodation:

· 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

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed

• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods

or until assigned facility is operational

• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of

assigned facility

Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50

miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.

Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities

maintenance, or 3+ years of electrical facilities maintenance and 2+ years of

mechanical facilities maintenance experience

- 3+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience

- Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and

engineering drawings Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in data center

engineering or operations

- Experience in construction or project management

- Experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance

evolutions

- Can work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and

climbing to access equipment

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, TX, Wink - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually

Required Skills

Electrical maintenanceMechanical maintenanceFacility operationsPreventative maintenanceRoot cause analysisTroubleshootingSwitchgearGeneratorsUPS systemsChillersCooling towersBuilding monitoring systemsProject managementTechnical leadershipMicrosoft OfficeSafety compliance

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