Data Center Engineering Operations Lead

Amazon Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Area Manager in Sparks, NV to lead on-site data center engineering operations, manage a multi-site team, and drive availability and efficiency across critical infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years of people leadership, in-depth knowledge of data center electrical/mechanical systems, and experience with vendor contracts and project management. Excellent communication and strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of people management and team development experience.
• Experience maintaining SLAs through proactive issue detection and reporting.
• Experience operating a mission-critical team or product.
• High school or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDU, chillers, pumps, AHUs, CRAC units.
• 3+ years of people management, including 2+ years as a manager of managers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Has primary responsibility for availability zone of Data Centers
• Participates in strategic planning projects.
• Conducts financial analysis and contributes to financial decisions.
• Typically manages 5 or more direct reports, manager of managers.
• Negotiates and rolls out contracts and space.
• May oversee the build out of Facility-specific infrastructure in existing locations.
• Participates in recruiting efforts.
• Is active in the training and/or development of others.
• Executes vision and goals for the team or department.
• Will conduct Project Management for multiple sites
• May participate in training of staff.
• Uses business knowledge to set priorities and develop project plans.
• Has a deep understanding of best practices in their area of expertise and ensures their application.
• Creates work plans and monitors accomplishments.
• Will contribute to the development of the project plan for the business group.
• Effectively sets priorities to meet goals on budget and on time.
• Demonstrates strong people/program management skills.
• Is resourceful, maintains effective pace and gets things done.
• May manage individuals and/or other managers in remote locations.
• Drives accountability for results.
• Keeps others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company.
• Engenders trust and respect in all working relationships.
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, PDU, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC units, etc.
• May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
• May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency.
• Responsible for asset and inventory management.
• Assist in recruiting efforts
• Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met.

Skills

People management

Data center operations

Budget/financial analysis

Project management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Area Manager in Sparks, NV to lead on-site data center engineering operations, manage a multi-site team, and drive availability and efficiency across critical infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years of people leadership, in-depth knowledge of data center electrical/mechanical systems, and experience with vendor contracts and project management. Excellent communication and strategic planning are essential.