Amazon Data Center Facility Operations Manager 

United States, Oregon 

488522783

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
- 5+ years of experience in successfully leading diverse teams and implementing operational strategies, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, communicating goals and expectations, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- 6+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic administrative tools
- 5+ years of experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and resource allocation
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis, using tools and software for operations management, and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve operational performance.
- 5+ years of experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing process improvement.
- 5+ years of experience related to supervising and coordinating the activities of staff members involved in operations, including Hiring, Training, Scheduling, Performance management and Career development and promotion

- A bachelor's degree in Operations Management or a related discipline
- 7+ years of experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
- An excellent understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations