Data Center Chief Engineer

6 days ago


Hermiston, Oregon, United States Amazon Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Chief Engineer to join our team at Amazon. As a Data Center Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation and management of our critical infrastructure systems, including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate independently with limited direct management.
  • Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues.
  • Oversee the operation and management of routine and emergency services on critical systems.
  • Drive projects with moderate complexity.
  • Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians.
  • Responsible for drills that are building specific and identifying team/individual areas for improvement.
  • Create and deploy ensure compliance for new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians.
  • Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of 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.
  • Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls as a second-level escalation point for Data Center facilities-related issues/failures.
  • Work 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 crawl.

About the Team

At Amazon, we value diverse experiences and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description. We strive to create a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that inspires us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating, which is why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.


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