Data Center Chief Engineer , DCEO

Data Center Chief EngineerAmazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. The CE serves as an expert technical resource interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and to support AWS.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 of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. 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: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.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 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 build 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.Physical Requirements:Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently.Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds.Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder.Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position.Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection.About the team:Why AWS:Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's 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, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't 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, there's nothing we can't 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: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.Basic Qualifications:- 3+ years of vendor management experience- 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience- 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience- 5+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experiencePreferred Qualifications:- 3+ years of construction or project management experience- Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License- operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent- Experience in construction or project management A W S