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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 1 day ago

Data Center Chief Engineer

positionUmatilla, OR
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$83K/yr - $185K/yr
date4+ years exp

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer. The role involves overseeing the operation and management of critical systems within data centers, providing training to technicians, and ensuring safety and efficiency in facility 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
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

Electrical experienceMechanical experienceData center engineeringHVAC experienceMicrosoft OfficeRoot cause analysisProject managementSafety proceduresCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

high school diploma or equivalent
Technical (Military/Trade School) training or 2+ years of electrical or mechanical, HVAC, fire system experience in a mission-critical infrastructure or equivalent experience in a relevant industry (for example: electrical or mechanical) 2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
2+ years' experience with Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Preferred

4+ years of data center engineering experience
Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Equity
Sign-on payments
Medical
Financial
Other forms of compensation

Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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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.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://aws.amazon.com

H1B Sponsorship

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (21175)
2023 (19057)
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2021 (12233)
2020 (14881)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant

Leadership Team

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Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
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Anand Desikan
CTO, CXO Advisor, and Enterprise Technologist
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