Data Center Facility Manager

Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and this pivotal role youll 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 Amazons 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 other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll 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 centers critical physical infrastructure. Maintain high availability and performance while ensuring that all work performed within the site is done to high quality without impact to internal/external customers and maintain service level agreements.
- Manage on-site teams of 24x7 shift technicians sub-contractors and vendors ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices procedures and safety protocols.
- Drive safety and security culture and compliance within the team
- Hire coach and promote team members. Responsible for teams career development and performance management
- Promotes healthy team culture and peak morale
- Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures.
- Engage in improvement projects often requiring reaching out to a variety of support teams and drive them from conception to completion.
- Act as an 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.
- Utilize root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving skills
- Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls.
- Role may support more than one location/site.
- May assist in the build out of new facilities and assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency
- Utilize Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and other basic administrative tools to perform day to day tasks

A day in the life
We are seeking a Data Center Facility Manager to serve as a technical resource and leader within Amazon data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. The Data Center Facility Manager will oversee operations and management of technicians responsible for routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear generators UPS systems power distribution equipment chillers cooling towers computer room air handlers building monitoring systems etc. They will assist in maintaining a high reliability and performance while keeping operating costs in facilities at a minimum. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.

About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.

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 and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- 5 years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
- 3 years of electrical or mechanical experience
- 3 years of engineering installation or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience

- 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
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field or 4 years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
- Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing
- Experience conducting interviews and making effective hiring decisions
- Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 AZ Goodyear - 129200.00 - 193000.00 USD annually

Required Experience:

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