Facility Manager (Night Shift)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Sparks, NV is seeking a Data Center Facility Manager to lead the critical data center infrastructure and ensure reliability and efficiency across regional facilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on operation of electrical and mechanical systems, vendor coordination, and on-call responsibilities to keep mission-critical environments running smoothly while maintaining safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in management with 5+ direct reports
• 3+ years in industrial electrical or mechanical systems
• 3+ years administrative experience including Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure
• Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians
• Engage in improvement projects and drive them from concept to completion
• Coordinate daily with third-party vendors ensuring SLAs compliance
• Effectively manage the operations budget and expenditures
• Routinely act as after-hour on-call Data Center Facility Manager for regional data centers

Skills

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Budget management

On-call readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

5+ years data center/mission critical environment

Job description

Description

Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and resilient. In this pivotal role, you'll be the guardian of our data center operations, driving reliability and performance while optimizing operational efficiency across complex technical environments.

Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and resilient. In this pivotal role, you'll be the guardian of our data center operations, driving reliability and performance while optimizing operational efficiency across complex technical environments. Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment such as stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems that include but not limited to switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire suppression systems, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment. 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 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

• Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure. Ensure that all work performed within the space is done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers
• Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians in all facets of their career
• Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of support teams, and drive them from conception to completion
• Coordinates daily with a multitude of third‑party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs
• Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures
• Routinely operate as the after‑hour on‑call Data Center Facility Manager for the data centers in the region. This will include responding to any issues within the data centers and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s)

About The Team

About AWS

AWS is a global service provider that is dedicated to building systems and infrastructure for the Amazon ecosystem. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneer cloud computing and keep innovating, and customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

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, NV, SPARKS - 117,300.00 - 171,300.00 USD annually

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical or mechanical systems
• 3+ years of administrative experience including Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent or 5+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
• Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing
• Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment.
• Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience

Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10416174