Data Center Mechanical Engineer (Field Engineering), Field Engineering, Field Engineering

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.

As an Amazon Field Engineer you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS 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 to:
Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.
Troubleshoot conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training complex operating procedure reviews including critical equipment and event support.
Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions which add capacity improve availability increase efficiency and sustainability.
Interface with internal data center operations team data center design engineering team server hardware team environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
Develop innovative solutions for AWSs data centers.
Work on concurrent projects sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazons data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation.
Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction commissioning and turnover.

About the team
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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)
Basic understanding of both mechanical and/or electrical equipment/design related to data centers
EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls system experience (software and/or hardware) and liquid Cooling experience.

Experience using a variety of web based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
Direct experience with the design construction operation or maintenance of mission critical facilities especially data centers
Experience as resident engineer or hands-on (in the field) design consultant or owners engineer
Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents

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.

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