Amazon Data Center Facility Operations Manager 

United States, Ohio 

471876455

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.
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.

- High school or equivalent diploma
- 4+ years of experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other mission critical environment with knowledge in UPS, Generators, HVAC, Evaporators and other critical infrastructure OR 7+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience

- Advanced electrical or mechanical certifications (Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline)
- 5+ years of experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports
- 7+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
- An excellent understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAHU units
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, technical writing or business justifications (white paper experience)