DCEO Chief Engineer, ADC InfraOps DCEO

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 is looking for a detailoriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically this team works to ensure that the data centers MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining firstclass customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.

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 both planned preventative maintenance of equipment daily corrective work and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a sites Data Center Facility Manager and 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 Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Data center equipment that supports missioncritical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.
Also expected from the CE is the ability to management smalltomedium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of 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. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

The CE directs trains and supports EOTs in their role of providing handson electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipmentspecific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes but is not limited to standby diesel generators switchgear UPSs PDUs AHUs chillers cooling towers chemical treatment systems pumps motors VFDs and building automation systems.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the daytoday operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
Operate independently with limited direct management
Act as an escalation point for all facilitiesrelated issues within the data center escalating to the Data Center Facility Manager as needed and work OT hours as needed to support site stability.
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
Troubleshoot and report of facility and data severlevel events within internal SLA
Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians Chief Engineers and vendor support teams
Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff
Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows
Communicate complex technical information to a nontechnical audience
Physical Requirements:
Walk job sites in uneven terrain
Work at heights and from ladders
Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
Push or pull heavy objects into position
Work in a noisy environment
Work at depths such as under raised floors

This technical leadership position brings a 24/7 presence to support the engineering operations technicians on site and to be available to respond to site specific needs

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

About the team
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.

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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.

2 years of relevant work experience in a data center
5 years with mechanical and electrical systems
Current active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above


Associates or Bachelors in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades
Operating engineering licenses such as DC II DC III or equivalent
Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License
Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License CFC license and NFPA 70E
Strong verbal and written communication skills solid leadership and organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a complex fastpaced environment



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