DCEO Chief Engineer Nights, DCC Communities

About the role

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 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.
• Work 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

Act as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment that supports servers that must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Equipment will include but is not limited to stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

Requirements

4+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment or 8+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience with relevant data center facilities equipment. High School diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades.
• Operating engineering licenses such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License.
• Certified Electrician (CFC) license.
• NFPA 70E certification.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid leadership and organizational skills.
• Proven self-starter.
• Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Amazon offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position in Colorado is $115,000 - $165,000 and is based upon a number of factors including but not limited to education, certifications, and relevant experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role may vary depending on the needs of the business. Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours for routine maintenance and emergency calls.