Mechanical Colocation Regional Engineer, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE)

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.

We have an immediate opening for a Mechanical Colo Regional Engineer in Melbourne. If you meet these qualifications exude passion and enjoy the challenge of innovative projects at hyper-scale this job is for you! As a Mechanical Colo Regional Engineer you will provide full life-cycle support to Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the go to engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams.

Amazons vision is to be the worlds most customer-centric company and this role is key to that vision. As a Mechanical Colo Regional Engineer you will be leading projects to fit out the data centers we support to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale. As an ideal candidate you:
Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty
Are detail and data oriented
Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. Operations Commissioning Construction and Design)
Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close.


Key job responsibilities
Work with colo vendors to review the design for new Data Centers in your region including design input submittal review and incorporating AWS products to ensure the design is meeting AWS expectations
Act as resident engineer during new colo construction projects. Support construction commissioning and handover
Troubleshoot conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failure
Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training complex operating procedure reviews including essential equipment and event support
Provide technical support to the design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions which add capacity improve availability and increase efficiency
Supporting operating partners to lead review and approve designs for existing co-location (colo) data center upgrades which improve availability/efficiency
Interface with operating partners data center design engineering team server hardware team environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered by operating partners
Work on concurrent projects sometimes in multiple geographical regions
Initiate and lead engineering site audits within leased or colo data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations

A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

About the team
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.

Why AWS
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Work/Life Balance
We value work-life 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
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Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 6 cumulative years of experience with industrial or commercial engineering in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation oil / gas facilities. (Experienced Engineer)
- Possess excellent communication and writing skills attention to detail maintain high quality standards
- Direct experience with the design construction operation or maintenance of mission critical facilities especially data centers.
- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents.

- Experience as resident engineer or hands-on (in the field) design consultant.
- Ability to carry design concepts through exploration development and into deployment/mass production
- Previous ownership of fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects
- Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data centers (Including but not limited to: uninterruptible power sources diesel generators electrical switch-gear power distribution units variable frequency drives automatic/static transfer switches chillers air-cooled and water-cooled pumps cooling towers heat exchangers CRAHs air economizers etc...)
- Have fluent knowledge of continuous operating redundant electrical systems cooling systems air flow containment systems and building management systems. (Including but not limited to: uninterruptible power sources AC/DC conversion P&ID loops diesel generators systems and complex arrangements direct evaporative cooling systems etc...)


Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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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