Data Center Operations Chief Engineer, DCEO

Amazon; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Frankfurt is seeking a Data Center Operations Chief Engineer to ensure the efficiency and availability of critical infrastructure. The role involves managing facility operations, leading large-scale projects, and training an engineering team. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and experience in data center environments. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• Experience in data center engineering or operations.

Aufgaben

• Ensure all facility equipment operates at peak efficiency.
• Manage large-scale projects from conception to completion.
• Train and support the Engineering team.

Kenntnisse

Reading schematic control diagrams

Vendor management

Prioritizing in complex environments

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Jobbeschreibung

Data Center Operations Chief Engineer, DCEO

Amazon is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team in Frankfurt. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first‑class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response.
• Act as the focal point for all facility operations and support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers.
• Manage large‑scale projects and new region support from conception to completion, collaborating with engineering, automation, procurement, and finance.
• Create and deliver key milestones, obtain and track quotes, and document project results for future implementation.
• Drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs.
• Train and support the Engineering team in troubleshooting and operations of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Design and build out of new facilities and serve as an escalation point for all facilities‑related issues, working overtime as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and troubleshoot/report facility and data center‑level events within internal SLA.
• Create and deploy standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Assist in recruiting efforts and ensure safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Provide weekly metric availability reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Perform physical tasks during the shift.
• Work in a noisy environment with ear protection.

Competencies

• Proven experience reading schematic control diagrams (SLDs).
• Ability to follow support procedures, system documentation, and fill issue tracking entries in a trouble ticket system.
• Ability to prioritize in complex, fast‑paced environments.

About the Team

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 innovation they rely on. You’ll collaborate with software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while maximizing capacity at lowest cost.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in vendor management.
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• Experience in data center engineering or operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical journeyman license.
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent.
• Experience in construction or project management.

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