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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 13 hours ago

Data Center Chief Engineer , DCEO

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud platform that powers global cloud computing. The Data Center Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal operation of all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center, overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility operations to support AWS's infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Act as the primary escalation point for all facilities-related issues
Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and troubleshooting of facility within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and are responsible for working with Facility Manager (FM) to set team culture
Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams
May assist in the building out of new facilities and assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency
Working outside of normal business hours for routine maintenance as required, including responding to out-of-hours emergency calls
Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff
Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic administrative tools to perform day-to-day tasks

Qualification

Electrical systemsMechanical systemsData center operationsMicrosoft OfficeProject managementTechnical documentationRoot cause analysisSafety proceduresTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of electrical or mechanical, or 3+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
Experience with reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings
3+ years of administrative experience including Microsoft Office products
Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs

Preferred

Experience in construction or project management
Data center engineering operation experience
Experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance evolutions
Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment

Benefits

Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.
Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant

Leadership Team

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Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
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Anand Desikan
CTO, CXO Advisor, and Enterprise Technologist
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