Data Center Chief Engineer Nights

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 (CE) 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
Act as the primary 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.
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 outofhours emergency calls.
Communicate complex technical information to a nontechnical 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 Amazons front line when it comes to handson electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They maintain operate and troubleshoot missioncritical 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 standby 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 handson electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and of site/equipmentspecific 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
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.

Why AWS
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.

Diverse Experiences
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.

Work/Life Balance
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.

Inclusive Team Culture
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.

Mentorship and Career Growth
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).
3 years of electrical or mechanical experience.
3 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.
Experience leading 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.

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