Data Center Facility Manager - Zaragoza, Data Center Engineering Operations

Amazon Web Services (Aws); Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.U. is seeking a Data Center Facility Manager to oversee engineering operations across our data center portfolio in Spain. You will ensure reliability, coordinate maintenance, and drive resilience in our critical infrastructure.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on problem-solving, partnering with cross-functional teams, vendors, and operations to maintain uptime and safety across availability zones.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management and team development.
• Experience in engineering work managing large-scale services.
• Experience operating a mission-critical team or product.
• Knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations and maintenance across data center availability zones.
• Manage infrastructure build-out, project timelines, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee critical mechanical and electrical service availability.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects to optimize facility performance and safety.

Skills

People management

Engineering operations

Mission-critical operations

Electrical & mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Description

Join our dynamic team and play a critical role in maintaining the heartbeat of our global infrastructure. As a Data Center Facility Manager, you'll be the guardian of our critical technology environments, ensuring seamless operations and driving technological resilience across our availability zones.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive engineering operations and maintenance across our data center availability zones
• Manage infrastructure build-out, project timelines, and vendor relationships
• Oversee critical mechanical and electrical service availability
• Develop and implement risk management strategies
• Coordinate cross-functional projects to optimize facility performance and safety

A day in the life

Your day will be a blend of strategic oversight and hands‑on problem‑solving. You'll navigate complex facility challenges, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and ensure our data centers operate with precision and reliability. From monitoring critical systems to managing project timelines, every moment will be an opportunity to make a significant impact.

About The Team

We are a collaborative group of technical experts dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of infrastructure performance. Our team is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and supporting the technological backbone that powers global digital experiences.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in people management and team development
• Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services
• Experience operating a mission‑critical team or product
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation

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Company

Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.U.

Job ID: A10529779