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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 13 hours ago

Data Center Chief Engineer, Data Center Eng Ops

Berwick, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $166K/yr

3+ years exp

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud platform that powers global cloud computing. The Data Center Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing the operational efficiency of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center, ensuring peak performance and safety standards. This role involves maintenance tasks, emergency response, and collaboration with engineering teams to support AWS infrastructure.

Agentic AIConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development

No H1B

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 are 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 building 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

Qualification

Mission critical facilities experienceIndustrial electrical systemsMechanical systemsData center engineering operationsProject managementTechnical documentationMicrosoft OfficeTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience

3+ years of mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience including industrial electrical and mechanical systems

Experience with reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings

Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed

Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational

Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility

Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodation: Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently, Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds, Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder, Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position, Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection

Preferred

Data center engineering operation experience

Experience in construction or project management

Experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance evolutions

Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment

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)

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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.

Founded in 2002

Seattle, Washington, USA

10001+ employees