Senior Data Center Chief Engineer (Milan)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Lombardia; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the Data Center Engineering Operations Team in the Greater Milan Area. You will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, drive projects from concept to completion, and ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability of critical data center facilities.

The role requires hands-on leadership, vendor coordination, and ongoing training of EOTs. The position is 100% onsite, with a focus on maintaining 24/7 availability and delivering cost-effective, scalable

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage data center electrical/mechanical systems.
• Experience coordinating large facility projects from conception to completion.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to train and mentor technicians and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data centers
• Operate independently with limited direct management
• 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
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data center events within internal SLA
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians and vendor support teams
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and assist in recruiting
• 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 weekly
• Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Project management

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

BAS

MS Office

Job description

AWS is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the Data Center Engineering Operations Team in the Greater Milan Area. You will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, drive projects from concept to completion, and ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability of critical data center facilities.

The role requires hands-on leadership, vendor coordination, and ongoing training of EOTs. The position is 100% onsite, with a focus on maintaining 24/7 availability and delivering cost-effective, scalable