Availability Engineer

3 weeks ago

Herndon, Virginia, United States Amazon Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Availability Engineer to join our team at Amazon. As an Availability Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the availability and reliability of our data centers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
  • Audit and peer review DC Infrastructure Engineering designs with a focus on availability.
  • Perform an engineering-oriented analysis of past availability events.
  • Provide technical oversight for global COE action items.
  • Develop availability forecast models.
  • Oversight and review availability performance metrics.
  • Provide multi-root cause categorical analysis for availability events.
  • Oversight and review Failure Mode and Effect Analysis studies.
  • Conceive, initiate, and lead availability projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation, and implementation.
  • Set the standard for customer-serving coordination and repeatable processes as they relate to engineering, test, construction, commissioning, operations, and best practices.
  • Drive process improvements across the organization to increase availability and meet customer expectations.
About the Team

Our team is responsible for designing, building, and operating the world's most advanced data centers. We are a diverse group of experts from various fields, including electrical and mechanical engineering, architecture, and construction management.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • The chance to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Cumulative 3+ years partnering with cross-functional teams working in critical facilities.
  • Cumulative 10+ years of experience with mission-critical facilities.
  • Strong understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches.
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations, including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, NESC, and OSHA.
  • Ability to research new designs, technologies, construction methods, and innovative operations procedures of data center equipment and facilities.
  • Ability to critically audit and provide customer-representative feedback on design concepts through exploration, development, deployment/construction, and through operations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Organized and able to set priorities and meet deadlines and budget.
  • Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for data analysis and visualization.
  • Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical facilities, especially data centers.
  • Experience as a resident engineer or hands-on (in the field) design consultant.
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations, including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, NESC, and OSHA.
  • Ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production.
  • Ability to research new designs, technologies, construction methods, and innovative operations procedures of data center equipment and facilities.
Why Amazon

Amazon is a leader in cloud computing and a pioneer in innovation. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development for our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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