Amazon Data Center Facility Operations Manager DCC Communities 

United States, Oregon 

408462976

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
- Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures.- Coordinates daily with a multitude of third party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs.
- Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls.
- Is the second level escalation points for Data Center facilities related issues/failures.
- 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: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
- Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
- Test quality, performance, safety, and reliability of products, equipment and processes.
- 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 feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull.
- Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.
- Perform extended site rounds that could include long distances of walking and long periods of time being away from a desk.
- Work at depths, such as raised floors.
- Work in noisy environments.
A day in the life
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance

- High school or equivalent diploma
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment OR 9+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience OR 2+ years of Amazon experience
- 6+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic administrative tools
- 1+ year experience with managing diverse teams

- 6+ years of experience with advanced understanding of the electrical or mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations such as: feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units. PDU units, pumps, air handling units and CRAC units
- 1+ year experience with managing diverse teams and other managers
- 4+ years of Data Center Engineering Experience
- 4+ years of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving
- 3+ years of experience reading and understanding schematics and building drawings
- 3+ years of demonstrating the ability to share knowledge and train peers
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, technical writing or business justifications (white paper experience)