Data Center Engineering Operations Facility Manager

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Hong Kong Limited seeks a Data Center Engineering Operations Leader to oversee 24x7 mechanical/electrical systems, safety, availability, and performance across the data center. You’ll lead and develop Engineering Operations Technicians and a Chief Engineer, manage planned/reactive maintenance, and drive improvements from concept to completion.

You’ll coordinate with internal teams and vendors, manage CapEx/OpEx, and handle LSEs or outages, with emphasis on incident

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in budgets and project management for critical facilities.
• 8+ years in critical facility engineering/operations; 5+ years in people management.
• REW Certificate (Grade B0 or above) required.
• Strong communication skills; fluent in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and control systems across the data center.
• Lead and develop teams of 24x7 Engineering Operations Technicians and Chief Engineer.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance to minimize disruption.
• Develop and review operation documentation (MOP, SOP, EOP).
• Engage in expansion and improvement projects from conception to completion.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships and enforce SLAs.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

People management

Incident management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all 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 we’re looking for talented people who want 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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Team is the backbone of AWS, supporting the rapid growth of AWS business and customers 24x7. We commit to maintain the critical facility infrastructure of AWS and ensure the standards for operational performance in the areas of safety, security, availability, productivity, capacity, efficiency and cost. The DCEO Team is seeking individuals who are motivated, self-starters, eager to learn, passionate and committed to join us. As part of the Infrastructure Operations Team, you will have the chance to work on the most advanced technologies in a dynamic environment. If you enjoy working in a strong, close-knit and diverse team, Infrastructure Operations Team is the place to be!

Key job responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and control systems, ensuring safety, security, availability, and performance across the data center.
• Lead and develop teams of 24x7 Engineering Operations Technicians and Chief Engineer, covering all aspects of people management, performance, career growth, and technical management.
• Manage and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to data center operations.
• Develop and review operation documentation including MOP, SOP, and EOP where applicable.
• Engage in expansion and improvement projects from conception to completion, coordinating across internal support teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee third-party vendor relationships, setting high performance standards, driving accountability, and ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs through regular performance reviews.
• Manage CapEx and OpEx effectively to suit operational needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the data center, manage Large Scale Events (LSEs) or outages, and maintain readiness through frequent and effective drills.
• Lead incident investigations for unplanned events, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented, tracked, and closed.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews conducted by internal or external parties.

About The Team

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

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Work/Life Balance

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 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
• Experience in creating and managing budgets
• Experience with project management
• 8+ years of critical facility engineering and operations experience, 5+ years in people management experience with direct reports as their performance manager
• A valid Registered Electrical Worker (REW) Certificate (Grade B0 or above)
• In-depth experience in change, problem and incident management
• Demonstrated communication skills in presentation, open discussion, team coaching
• Fluent verbal and written proficiency in Chinese and English

Preferred Qualifications

• A holder of Grade C0 Registered Electrical Worker (REW) Certificate
• Experience in major facilities incident management
• Experience in data center Safety and Security measures
• Knowledge of Data Center capacity planning and KPI reporting
• Experience of critical maintenance works, including LV WR2, HV WR2, Pull the Plug test
• Knowledge of IT services such as servers, network, cabling and platform

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Company - Amazon Data Services Hong Kong Limited

Job ID: A10525171