DCEO Mechanical Chief Engineer, ARN- DCEO

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud service provider is seeking a Mechanical Chief Engineer to ensure peak mechanical efficiency in its data centers. The role involves overseeing a team and managing critical systems, requiring a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive industry experience, with leadership capabilities and a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience with in-depth knowledge of UPS and backup generator systems.
• Proficient with IT programs like Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in operations and on-call support for data center facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the DCEO Engineering Team.
• Conduct analyses and prepare reports on facility operations.
• Oversee routine and emergency services on critical systems.
• Coordinate projects to optimize performance and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in mechanical systems

Data centre capacity planning

Project Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master Degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

DCEO Mechanical Chief Engineer, ARN- DCEO

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Data Centre Engineering Operations Team as a Mechanical Chief Engineer. The Data Centre Mechanical Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical equipment within the data centre operates at peak efficiency, including planned preventive maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response. The CE serves as an expert technical resource, interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and third party vendors. The CE is the singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data centre and supports AWS, including involvement with fire/life safety equipment and electrical equipment.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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 cloud. We work on challenging problems with many variables impacting the supply chain, and we’re looking for talented people to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing high capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. We value an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

• Management and leadership of the DCEO Engineering Team
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of critical facility operations and maintenance
• On-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors
• Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, and building management systems
• Data centre capacity planning and reporting
• May assist in the design and build-out of new facilities
• Coordinate projects with IT managers and business leaders to manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Deliver quality service and ensure customer demands are met
• Asset and inventory management
• Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls – second level escalation point for data centre facilities related issues

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Extensive industry experience with in-depth knowledge of UPS, backup generator systems, and generic mechanical-room infrastructure
• Proficient with IT programs such as Microsoft Office products

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in operations and on-call support for data center facilities or mission-critical plants with ability to demonstrate key electrical and mechanical competencies
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Project Management experience

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