Data Center Facilities Manager

Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the

heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and resilient. In this

pivotal role, you'll be the guardian of our data center operations, driving

reliability and performance while optimizing operational efficiency across

complex technical environments.

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to

hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will

maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility

equipment including electrical support equipment such as stand-by diesel

generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems that include but

not limited to switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and

associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal

chillers, cooling towers/water chemical systems, air handlers and associated

systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the

scope of the role which includes fire suppression systems, building automation

systems, and general facilities equipment.

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.

PDX is an AWS GovCloud region. As required by our contracts with the federal

government, effective February 24, 2026, logical access to the AWS GovCloud

region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud

may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

Key job responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure.

Ensure that all work performed within the space is done to high quality and

without impact to internal/external customers

Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians in all facets of their career

Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of

support teams, and drive them from conception to completion

Coordinates daily with a multitude of third-party vendors ensuring adherence to

contracted SLAs

Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures

Routinely operate as the after-hour on-call Data Center Facility Manager for the

data centers in the region. This will include responding to any issues within

the data centers and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the

issue(s)

A day in the life

We are seeking an energetic Data Center Facility Manager to serve as a technical

resource and leader within Amazon data centers. The position will help ensure

overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of

data center operations. The Data Center Facility Manager will oversee operations

and management of technicians responsible for routine and emergency services on

a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear, generators, UPS systems,

power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air

handlers, building monitoring systems, etc. They will assist in maintaining a

high reliability and performance while keeping operating costs in facilities at

a minimum. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and must maintain

better than 99.999% uptime.

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.

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: - High school or equivalent diploma

- 4+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports

experience

- 5+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other mission

critical environment with knowledge in UPS, Generators, HVAC, Evaporators and

other critical infrastructure OR 7+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School)

training and/or experience Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ years of work in a

management position with 5 or more direct reports experience

- Advanced electrical or mechanical certifications (Bachelor's degree or higher

in a relevant engineering discipline)

- 7+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical

environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation

- An excellent understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved

in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders,

transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units,

chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAHU units

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, technical writing or business

justifications (white paper experience)

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 - 129,200.00 - 193,000.00 USD annually