Data Center Engineering Operations Chief Engineer, Dceo

Amazon Web Services (Aws); Lazio; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading cloud service provider is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Chief Engineer in the Greater Milan area. The role involves overseeing the operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure, ensuring the highest standards for safety and efficiency. Candidates should have strong electrical and mechanical skills, experience in managing projects, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. This is a full-time, onsite position that requires a valid driving license due to the location.

Competenze

• Demonstrate key electrical competencies (Practice & Theory).
• Ability to draft accurate support procedures in English.
• Willingness to travel between Data center sites.

Mansioni

• Oversee operations and maintenance of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.

Conoscenze

Good verbal and written English communication skills

Key electrical competencies

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Solid IT skills

Formazione

Apprentice / trades certified or diploma in an Electrical field

Undergraduate degree in a technical field (EE, MechE, IndustrialE)

Strumenti

MS Office suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Data Center Engineering Operations Chief Engineer, DCEO

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DescriptionAWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)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 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.Amazon is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team in the Greater Milan Area. 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.The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire / life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers.Also expected from the CE is the ability to manage large scale impacting projects and new region support from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, procurement, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities.The CE directs, trains and supports EOTs in their role of providing hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site / equipment‑specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.The role will be based in the Greater Milan area, however flexibility is required to travel to other locations within the EMEA region if required.

Key job responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data centers

Assist in the design and build out of new facilities

Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center region and work OT hours as needed to support site stability

Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA

Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams

Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and assisting in recruiting efforts for the same

Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff

Utilize internal Change Management Systems to manage building workflows

MV / LV Isolation to facilitate MV maintenance

Provide metric availability reporting on a weekly basis

Physical Requirements

Work at heights and from ladders.

Perform physical tasks

Work in a noisy environment with ear protection

Working location

Our data centers are located in remote areas outside Milan, where access via public transport may be limited. Therefore, a valid driving license is required for this role.

Work Schedule

Work ScheduleThis is a 100% in-person onsite position due to the hands‑on nature of managing mission‑critical infrastructure. The role follows standard working hours (8 AM – 5 PM Milan time from Mo - Fri) with no shift work.

Working Language

Please be advised that the interview process at AWS will be conducted in English, as we are an international team based in the Greater Milan area.

About The Team

About The TeamAbout AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Basic Qualifications

Good verbal and written English communication skills

Apprentice / trades certified or diploma in an Electrical field

Demonstrate key electrical competencies (Practice & Theory)

Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)

Ability to draft accurate support procedures in English, system documentation, and issue tracking entries

Ability to take full ownership of technical issues

Willing to travel between Data center sites, and internationally if required

Solid IT skills; experience and knowledge of MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a technical field (EE, MechE, IndustrialE);

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https : / / www.amazon.jobs / en / privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https : / / amazon.jobs / content / en / how-we-hire / accommodations for more information. If the country / region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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