Facility Manager In Training (Electrical & Mechanical), DCEO

We are seeking an ambitious and driven individual to join our 24month Facility Manager Internship program. This comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with the knowledge skills and experience necessary to become a successful Data Centre DCEO Facility Manager within an Amazon Data Center. As an intern you will be responsible for data center engineering operations including risk management and mitigation corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure vendor management and metric reporting. As a Facility Manager in Training you will undergo comprehensive training to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage the operations and maintenance of our facilities. You will work closely with experienced facility managers and gain handson experience in various aspects of facility management including maintenance planning equipment management safety compliance budgeting and team leadership.

Key job responsibilities
Operations Management:
oResponsible for the onsite management of shift technicians senior shift technicians subcontractors and vendors ensuring adherence to established practices and procedures.
oParticipate in strategic planning projects for the data center facilities.
oConduct financial analyses and contribute to financial decisionmaking processes.
oTypically manage 5 or more direct reports after the program.
oNegotiate and roll out contracts and space allocations.
oMay oversee the buildout of facilityspecific infrastructure in existing locations.
Management:
oConduct Project Management for one site.
oContribute to the development of project plans for the business group.
oEffectively set priorities to meet goals on budget and on time.
oDemonstrate strong people/program management skills.
and Inventory Management:
oResponsible for asset and inventory management activities within the data center facilities.
Assurance and Compliance:
oEstablish performance benchmarks conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of critical facility operations and maintenance.
oEnsure the application of best practices in the area of expertise.
oMaintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
and Collaboration:
oWork with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects manage capacity and optimize plant safety performance reliability and efficiency.
oOperate and manage routine and emergency services on critical systems (e.g. switchgear generators UPS systems power distribution equipment chillers computer room air handlers building monitoring systems).
oMay assist in the design and buildout of new facilities or projects to increase current facility efficiency.
Development and Recruitment:
oParticipate in recruiting efforts and continually raise the bar.
oActive in the training and development of other team members.
oMay participate in training staff.
oInsist on the highest standards from self and others driving accountability for results.
oKeep others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team department or company.
oEngender trust and respect in all working relationships.
Development:
oDraw from a deep group or departmentlevel understanding to make business decisions.
oUse business knowledge to set priorities and develop project plans.
oDemonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
oAble to prioritize in a complex fastpaced environment.
oCreate work plans and monitor accomplishments.
oResourceful maintaining an effective pace and getting things done.
oMay manage individuals and/or other managers in remote locations.
Service:
oDeliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met.


A day in the life
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.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
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.

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 & 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.

Work/Life Balance
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

An engineering degree or equivalent in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
Relevant engineering experience managing operations or services
High degree of organization and detailorientation & excellent written and verbal communication skills.



Proven track record of success in delivering projects.
Ability to consistently deliver results despite competing priorities and distractions &
At least 2 years of experience building strong successful technical teams in a similar culture.
Prior ownership of the operation of a missioncritical team and/or product.


Amazon is an equal opportunities employer and we value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age sex disability sexual orientation race religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national along with an updated curriculum vitae.

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