Data Center Chief Engineer
Key job responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center
Operate independently with limited direct management
Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the region
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams
Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers and Facility Managers
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff
Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
Work cross-functionally across teams to effect cluster-wide performance improvement with our internal and external partners by designing and implementing processes, metrics, and programs that enhance the end to end employee experience
Collaborate effectively across teams to define strategy, goals, and obtain commitment to timelines and deliverables
Physical Requirements
Walk job sites in uneven terrain
Work at heights and from ladders
Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 40 pounds or more
Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
Work in a noisy environment
Work at depths, such as under raised floors
Essential Requirements
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
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of facilities management experience
- 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
- 8+ years of of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
- Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License
- Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent