Data Center Operations & Reliability Lead

Amazon; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Hermiston, OR, seeks a Data Center Facility Manager to oversee critical physical infrastructure, maintain high availability, and optimize operations for mission‑critical systems. You will lead on‑site 24x7 teams, drive safety and cost efficiency, and ensure SLAs are met with disciplined operations.

Role involves managing electrical and mechanical equipment (generators, switchgear, UPS, PDU, chillers, CRAH), building automation, and incident response, plus mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• High school diploma; 4+ years in a management role with 5+ direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of data center critical infrastructure and safety processes.
• Preferred: engineering degree and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical physical infrastructure and maintain high availability.
• Lead on-site 24x7 teams, subcontractors, and vendors with safe practices.
• Drive safety culture, budget management, and project delivery.
• Act as escalation point for facilities issues on critical systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and respond to out-of-hours calls.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Budget management

Education

Engineering degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Amazon in Hermiston, OR, seeks a Data Center Facility Manager to oversee critical physical infrastructure, maintain high availability, and optimize operations for mission‑critical systems. You will lead on‑site 24x7 teams, drive safety and cost efficiency, and ensure SLAs are met with disciplined operations.

Role involves managing electrical and mechanical equipment (generators, switchgear, UPS, PDU, chillers, CRAH), building automation, and incident response, plus mentoring staff and