Amazon · 4 months ago
DCEO Chief Engineer Nights, DCC Communities
Canton, Mississippi, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expAmazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to join their AWS Infrastructure Services team, which is responsible for maintaining the global infrastructure of AWS. The Chief Engineer will oversee the operation and management of critical systems, provide training to technicians, and ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency in data center operations.
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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
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting
They 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
The CE directs, trains and supports technicians in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations
Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected
They manage projects from conception to completion
These projects involve independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings
The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities
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
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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