Amazon Data Center Chief Engineer 

United States, Indiana 

851537913

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.
The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. The CE serves as an expert technical resource interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and to support AWS.The CE directs, trains and supports EOT’s 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. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD’s, and building automation systems.The CE is expected to work on-call that may include Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday depending on the work schedule available at the time of hire.Physical Requirements:
These requirements are expected to be performed with reasonable accommodations
- Walk job sites in uneven terrain
- Work at heights and from ladders
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
- Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
- Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Work in a noisy environment
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.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 relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment OR 9+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience
- 6+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic administrative tools

- 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)