Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 2 hours ago
DCEO Chief Engineer Nights, DCC Communities
Canton, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is a leader in cloud computing, and they are seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the operation and management of critical systems in data centers. This role involves troubleshooting, training, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency in facility operations.
ConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
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 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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
CFC license
NFPA 70E
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid leadership and organizational skills
Proven self-starter
Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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