Lead Data Center Engineer

Artha Nexgen; Sparks, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Sparks, Nevada is seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer for a full-time, on-site role that supports mission-critical facilities and aims for 99.999% uptime in a fast-paced cloud environment.

You will lead Engineering Operations Technicians, manage electrical and mechanical systems, perform root-cause analysis, train staff, coordinate with IT and facilities teams, and drive safety, efficiency and project milestones across global sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• 3+ years of mission critical facilities experience including industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation point for all facilities-related issues. Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on critical systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS, power distribution, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/air handlers, BMS, etc.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and troubleshoot facilities within SLAs.
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and coordinate with Facility Manager to set team culture.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• May assist in the build out of new facilities and assist in projects to increase facility efficiency, including after-hours work.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Coordinate projects with IT managers and business leaders to optimize safety, performance, and efficiency.
• Ensure safety procedures are adhered to by vendors and Amazon staff.
• Establish building performance benchmarks, analyze data, and report on facility operations and maintenance.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Sparks, Nevada is seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer for a full-time, on-site role that supports mission-critical facilities and aims for 99.999% uptime in a fast-paced cloud environment.

You will lead Engineering Operations Technicians, manage electrical and mechanical systems, perform root-cause analysis, train staff, coordinate with IT and facilities teams, and drive safety, efficiency and project milestones across global sites.