Data Center Facilities Lead — 24/7 Ops & Growth

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Jeffersonville (OH); On-site; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Jeffersonville, OH, is seeking a data center facilities leader responsible for safeguarding reliability of critical infrastructure and leading 24x7 engineering teams. You will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, coordinate with contractors, and drive safety and performance across shifts.

The role involves managing budgets, expanding staffing for growth, and guiding projects from concept to completion in a high‑intensity data center environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a managerial/supervisory role with 5+ direct reports
• 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
• 3+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical infrastructure and ensure work quality without impacting customers
• Lead safety, security, availability, quality, and performance of the team across multiple shifts
• Manage 24x7 engineering technicians and Facility Managers in all career facets
• Drive improvement projects from conception to completion across teams
• Maintain staffing levels and plan for expansions
• Be involved in ongoing construction activities
• Coordinate daily with third-party vendors to meet SLAs
• Effectively manage the operations budget and expenditures

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Electrical/Mechanical expertise

Engineering startup/commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Jeffersonville, OH, is seeking a data center facilities leader responsible for safeguarding reliability of critical infrastructure and leading 24x7 engineering teams. You will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, coordinate with contractors, and drive safety and performance across shifts.

The role involves managing budgets, expanding staffing for growth, and guiding projects from concept to completion in a high‑intensity data center environment.