Data Center Chief Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer to join their Data Center Engineering Operations team. As a Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating critical infrastructure systems in some of the world's most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary escalation point for facilities-related issues
• Overseeing operation and management of routine and emergency services on critical systems
• Performing root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Providing training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians
• Creating and deploying new standard practices
• Assisting in the build-out of new facilities and efficiency improvement projects
• Working outside normal business hours for routine maintenance and emergency calls
• Communicating complex technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ensuring safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff
• Establishing building performance benchmarks and conducting analyses

The ideal candidate will have:

• Technical training or degree in a relevant field (electrical, mechanical)
• 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
• 3+ years of data center or mission-critical facilities experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ability to manage projects from conception to completion
• Experience with a wide range of critical systems and equipment

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the growth of AWS's global infrastructure. Join Amazon in their mission to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers.