Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer, Data center engineering operation

Amazon; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon AWS India is expanding its Data Center Engineering Operations team. The Engineer will own hands-on management of M&E and critical infrastructure across ADSIPL data centers, including incident and change management, cost control, and stakeholder coordination. Will require 24x7 on-call, weekend work, and rotational shifts.

Location in India to be discussed. Role involves facility operations, safety, audits, and collaboration with vendors, construction teams, and security teams to maintain

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own Data Center changes, events, incidents and problems end-to-end.
• Plan and execute maintenance of data center infrastructure.
• Manage asset and inventory records.
• Develop SOPs, maintenance programs and technical docs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Provide hands-on support for equipment installation and decommissioning.

Skills

Data center operations

Incident management

On-call support

Vendor coordination

Education

Electrical or mechanical journeyman license

DC II or DC III license

Job description

Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer, Data center engineering operation

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 centres 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 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.

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.

Amazon is expanding the Data Center management team in India. This position serves as the primary operational resource to support ADSIPL within its owned and operated Data Centers in India. This position will provide a central point of ownership and accountability for the overall “hands‑on” management of the Mechanical, Electrical (M&E) and across ADSIPL’s portfolio of Data Centers in India. This position will be responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the critical infrastructure supporting IT operations within the Indian Data Center space. It will also include event management, incident management, problem management, change management, and cost/contract management. In addition, this will include the relationship management with the landlords, critical facility vendors, Data Center Construction team, Data Center Operations team, Technical Program Managers, Security team, and Logistics team in India. The position will require 24x7 on‑call, scheduled weekend work support and rotational shift. The location for this job to be discussed, as there may be opportunities in several India locations.

Key job responsibilities

Following are the primary responsibilities (but not limited to) of Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Engineer:

Operations and Maintenance:

• Ownership of all Data Center changes/events/incidents/problems from beginning to end as well as overseeing the completion of post‑mortems, root cause analysis and follow‑up resolution actions.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance/ repairs of site‑critical facility infrastructure or a Data Center are planned and executed to the best interest of the business.
• Responsible for Asset and Inventory management.
• Develop and maintain method statements, standard operating procedures, emergency response procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and all technical documentation.
• Ensure standardization and consistency with best‑in‑class operating practices. (Technical Writing Skills and Automation)
• Develop a complete, deep knowledge of the design intent, operational alternatives and contingency plans related to all Data Center systems.
• Manage the engineering aspects of the Data Centers related to financial and cost control, code and regulatory compliance, personnel management, staff training and development
• Health & Safety, local statutory requirements, environmental and energy management.
• Develop and deliver the regular engineering reports and ensure adherence to contracted deliverables including SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Communicate operating philosophies, technical information, objectives and expectations to Amazon personnel and to the vendor critical facilities management teams.
• Providing hands on facility support where required (e.g. installation of new equipment, decommissioning of equipment, replacement of faulty equipment, internal audits…etc.)
• Oversee technical compliance auditing and the effective and timely close out of corrective action plans. Perform annual operational reviews with a focus on compliance with the Amazon standards and all applicable regulatory requirements. (Audits).
• Manage the development and delivery of the portfolio of Energy/Environmental Management Programs. Keep abreast of Data Center industry innovation.

Incident and Emergency Response:

• Reviewing incident reports, documenting periodic trend summaries, and providing updates and recommended actions to management.
• Managing information flow during incidents while providing regular updates to management.
• Manage and coordinate with vendors to resolve any incidents during emergency situations. This may require to physically be dispatched on to site to investigate and resolve the issue.
• Ensure 24*7 shift operations in safe, secure manner without availability impact.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

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Inclusive Team Culture

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Mentorship & Career Growth

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Work/Life Balance

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Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
• 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center engineering experience
• 3+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience
• Electrical or mechanical journeyman license
• operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
• Experience in construction or project management