Amazon Data Center Chief Engineer DCC Communities 

United States, Oregon 

907609080

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
This position requires you to be an energetic self-starter who will be provided an overall direction the facility needs to be heading. It is expected that, with that provided direction, you are able to ensure all work is scheduled and performed to help meet our goals. This job also requires a strong mechanical and electrical background and the ability to create strong working relationships with internal and external groups.A day in the life- Chief Engineer Position.
- Operate independently with limited direct management.
- 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: switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
- Drive projects with moderate complexity.
- Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.- Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
- Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.- Respond to out of hours emergency calls – second level escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues / failures.
- Working outside of normal business hours for routine maintenance as required.
- Some travel may be required.
- 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 touch, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlDiverse Experiences
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.Work/Life BalanceMentorship and 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.

- Technical (Military/Trade School) training or degree in a relevant field (for example: electrical, mechanical).
- 5+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
- 4+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience.
- 5+ years of experience MS Office Suite experience.

- 4+ years of Data Center Engineering Experience.
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree.