Regional Data Center Chief Engineer

Amazon Data Services, Inc.; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer to lead electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems in our data centers. You will oversee preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response, reporting to the site Facility Manager and coordinating with EOTs and vendors.

You will manage small to mid-size projects, drive improvements, document results, and train Engineering Operation Technicians in troubleshooting and operation of critical equipment including generators,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or CS/IT or related field
• 10+ years in data center or critical environments
• Cross-functional project or program delivery experience
• Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships
• Regional data center engineering operations experience

Responsibilities

• Set safety standards and promote a world-class safety culture
• Drive infrastructure improvements through standardization and metrics
• Coordinate with site engineers and operations to streamline maintenance
• Ensure 100% uptime for customer infrastructure
• Train and mentor Engineering Operation Technicians in maintenance activities
• Collaborate with 3rd party providers to deliver operational excellence
• Lead strategic projects on critical infrastructure end-to-end
• Deliver build-out and retrofit of facility infrastructure with contractors
• Ensure readiness for events affecting electrical or mechanical systems
• Elevate capabilities of site chiefs and EOTs; coordinate drills and readiness tests

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Center Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/analytics/engineering

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer to lead electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems in our data centers. You will oversee preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response, reporting to the site Facility Manager and coordinating with EOTs and vendors.

You will manage small to mid-size projects, drive improvements, document results, and train Engineering Operation Technicians in troubleshooting and operation of critical equipment including generators,