Data Center Chief Engineer DCC Communities

How would you like to be a part of Earths most customercentric company You would work with teams of frontline responders who support the operations of some of the worlds 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 worlds 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 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 its how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Lets work hard have fun and make history!

Key job responsibilities
Operate independently with limited direct management
Act as an escalation point for all facilitiesrelated 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
Drive projects with moderate complexity
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and responsible for working with Facility Manager (FM) to set team culture
Responsible for drills that are building specific and identifying team/individual areas for improvement
Also responsible for working with FM to help improve on the identified weakness
Create and deploy ensure compliance for new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians and vendor support teams
Establish building performance benchmarks conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
Communicate complex technical information to a nontechnical audience
May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects manage capacity and optimize plant safety performance reliability and efficiency
Respond to out of hours emergency calls second level escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues / failures
Working outside of normal business hours for routine maintenance as required
Some travel may be required
Walk job sites in uneven terrain. Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently and participate in group lifts for 40 pounds
Regularly walk use hands and fingers handle or touch reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.



Technical (Military/Trade School) training or degree in a relevant field (for example: electrical mechanical)
High school or equivalent diploma
2 years of electrical and/or mechanical experience OR 2 years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital military facility public safety facility etc. experience

4 years of Data Center Engineering Experience
Associates or Bachelors Degree


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