Senior Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Field Services 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 Critical Infrastructure Engineer you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.

Join our dynamic team and become a pivotal force in designing maintaining and innovating the global infrastructure that powers the worlds most advanced cloud computing platform. As a Critical Infrastructure Engineer youll solve complex technical challenges drive sustainable solutions and directly impact how millions of customers experience cloud technology.

Key job responsibilities
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:

* 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 remediations.

* Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction commissioning and turnover.

Amazons vision is to be the worlds most customer-centric company and this role is key to that vision. As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer you will be leading projects to fit out our data centers 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/ambiguity.

* Possess excellent communication and writing skills attention to detail maintain high quality standards Organized and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines and budget

* Possess leadership and problem-solving skills

* Are detail and data oriented

* Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.

* Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.

* Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. Operations Controls Construction Design Commissioning Product Managers Technical Program Managers ).

* Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.

* Excited about a mix of office and field work.




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.

If you meet these qualifications exude passion and enjoy the challenge of innovative projects at hyper-scale this job is for you!

About the team
We are a diverse collective of engineers specialists and innovators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cloud infrastructure. Our team thrives on collaboration continuous learning and transformative thinking. We dont just maintain infrastructure; we reimagine whats possible in technology.

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.


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.


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

Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led 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 conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.


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.

- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing

- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Masters degree or equivalent in Engineering Technology Science Operations Research Robotics Mathematics or related fields or a Associates degree or above and experience in scripting for data analysis (Perl Awk etc.)
- Experience with EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls system software or hardware

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