Data Center Chief Engineer

Job ID: 3086477 – Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and every server, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that keep customers continuously accessing the innovations they rely on. We tackle the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain. Our team includes software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles that collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and capacity at the lowest possible cost. We foster an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own your work from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) Engineering Team.
• Establish performance benchmarks, analyze, and report on all aspects of critical facility operations and maintenance.
• On‑site manage shift technicians, senior shift technicians, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee routine and emergency services on electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and power distribution systems (switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems).
• Plan and report on data center capacity, assist in the design/build of new facilities, and coordinate projects with IT managers and business leaders to optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Deliver quality service, meet all customer demands, manage asset and inventory, and respond to out‑of‑hours emergency calls.
• Serve as first‑level escalation point for data center facility issues and failures, train and develop Engineering Operations Technicians (EOTs) including night shift personnel, and maintain a primary on‑call shift rotation.

Basic Qualifications

• Technical training or degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related field (military or trade school).
• 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in data center or mission critical facilities (hospital, military, public safety, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of Data Center experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience leading a team.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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