Critical Infrastructure Fire Protection Engineer (Field Engineering), DCC Communities

Amazon Inc.; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Field Engineer to provide full life-cycle support for AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.

You will be the regional engineering resource, reviewing designs, solving complex issues, and mentoring partners in fire protection across multiple projects. You will engage with diverse teams to promote standards, lead audits, and own upgrades that increase capacity, availability, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including data centers or similar.
• Valid and active driver's license.
• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review design/submittal for new Data Centers in the region.
• Troubleshoot, perform RCA and document corrective actions.
• Support operational issues with training and SOP reviews.
• Mentor customers and partner engineers in fire protection principles.
• Own conceptual design for data center upgrades to add capacity and efficiency.
• Interface with operations, design, server, and EHS teams to promote standards.
• Develop innovative solutions for AWS data centers.
• Lead engineering audits and on-site reports with mitigations.

Skills

Engineering experience

Driver's license

Fire protection knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or related field

Job description

Job ID: 10536494 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Field Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the ‘go to’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to:

• Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.
• Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
• Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
• Mentor and train customers and partner engineers in fire protection principles to scale and improve solutions to fire protection problems.
• Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.
• Interface with internal data center operations team, data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
• Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.
• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
• Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazon’s data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.

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.

Key job responsibilities

Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. As an Amazon Field Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the ‘go to’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to:

As an ideal candidate you:

• Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity.
• Are detail and data oriented.
• Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
• Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
• Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers,).
• Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
• Excited about a mix of office and field work.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
• Valid and active driver's license
• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing failures of fire protection systems and or fire investigation.
• Experience as a fire marshal, fire plans examiner, fire inspector, or authority having jurisdiction.
• Licensed Fire Protection Engineer
• Strong knowledge of ICC Codes, NFPA Standards, and other fire protection industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.

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

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, OR, Boardman - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually