Data Center Engineering Operations, DC Communities

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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.

The Data Center Engineering Operation Senior Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all electrical mechanical and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating within contract parameters within third party Colocation facilities. Often this will be including risk management and mitigation corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure vendor management and metric reporting.

Key job responsibilities
The DCEO Engineer will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within an Amazon Data Center including risk management and mitigation corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure vendor management and metric reporting.

Responsibilities may include:
Responsible for the on-site management of contractors sub-contractors and vendors ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices procedures & local legislation.
Establish performance benchmarks conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility infrastructure operations and maintenance.
Generate change management requests & incident management tickets for DCEO activities.
Work with DCO managers (IT) and other business leaders to coordinate projects manage capacity and optimize plant safety performance reliability sustainability and efficiency.
Establish documentation relevant to business & facility operations (SOP EOP MOP SWMS)
Responsible for the installation of the racks and namely the provision of power/cooling hand off.
Review and manage planned and unplanned maintenance and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear generators UPS systems power distribution equipment chillers cooling towers computer room air handlers building monitoring systems etc.
Assist in the design implementation commissioning and build out of new facilities.
Drive & implement projects to increase current facility capacity efficiency sustainability & reliability.
Management of the provision of infrastructure & inventory asset management.
Participate in regular operational meetings
Review Work Order compliance & ensure all contractual SLAs are achieved.
Interface with Infra Ops Management for day to day operational requirements.
Assist in recruiting efforts.
Manage the resolution of any infrastructure engineering issues.
Delivery of exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
Participate in a 24 x 7 rotating shift roster and cover shifts as required.

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.

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Work/Life Balance

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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career growth

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- Demonstrate skills competencies and capabilities in leading and managing operation of critical facilities which require in-depth knowledge in electrical mechanical and control system (generators chillers cooling towers air handling units UPS and DRUPS electrical sub distribution systems fire detection and suppression systems).
- Knowledge in leading and managing emergency situation and operation management (safety security availability and efficiency).
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline with 5 years of Data Center Engineering Experience Power Utilities or Oil & Gas.

- Familiar with network design and layout (copper / fiber) as well as low / high voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling BMS Systems Monitoring and alarming systems.
- Experiences and knowledge in people management (talent acquisition and people development).
- Familiar with critical environment or Data Center facilities including ability to prioritize assigned tasks in complex and fast-paced situations.
- Good understanding of written and spoken English.

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