Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 1 day ago
Data Center PM Chief Engineer
Hermiston, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $166K/yr
4+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, and they are seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the operation and management of critical systems within their data centers. The role involves ensuring compliance, driving projects, providing training, and communicating technical information effectively.
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Responsibilities
Chief Engineer Position
Operate independently with limited direct management
Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues
Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc
Drive projects with moderate complexity
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and responsible for working with Facility Manager (FM) to set team culture
Responsible for drills that are building specific and identifying team/individual areas for improvement. Also responsible for working with FM to help improve on the identified weakness
Create and deploy ensure compliance for new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, and vendor support teams
Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
Respond to out of hours emergency calls – second level escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues / failures
Working outside of normal business hours for routine maintenance as required
Some travel may be required
Walk job sites in uneven terrain. Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently and participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or touch, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Qualification
Required
3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
3+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
Technical (Military/Trade School) training or degree in a relevant field (for example: electrical, mechanical)
Preferred
4+ years of data center engineering experience
Associate's degree or above, or Bachelor's degree
Experience leading and managing a team
Experience electrical, mechanical, or controls field
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant
Leadership Team
Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
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