Data Center Night Chief Engineer, DCC Communities

Data Center Night Chief Engineer, DCC Communities

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer‑centric company? You would work with teams of front‑line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintains and operates our critical infrastructure systems so they are prepared to stand up against any situation.

AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Chief Engineers help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.

We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!

• Act as the primary 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., for night shift personnel.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of equipment failures and troubleshoot facilities within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and support a team culture for night shifts in collaboration with the Facility Manager.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Assist in the build out of new facilities and projects to increase current facility efficiency.
• Work outside normal business hours for routine maintenance as required, including responding to out‑of‑hours emergency calls.
• Communicate complex technical information to a non‑technical audience.
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other basic administrative tools to perform day‑to‑day tasks.

• Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently.
• Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds.
• Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder.
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position.
• Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection.

This role acts as Amazon’s front line for hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. You will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment, including standby diesel generators, 3‑phase electrical systems such as switch gear, UPS units, PDUs, wet‑cell batteries, and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

The Chief Engineer directs, trains, and supports technicians in providing hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site‑specific training exercises are expected. You will manage projects from conception to completion, collaborating with external support groups, including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. The Chief Engineer…