Data Center Chief Engineer - Night; AWS

Amazon Data Services, Inc. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

• 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.
• 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 work with the Facility Manager (FM) to set team culture.
• 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 of 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.
• Coordinate projects with IT managers and other business leaders to 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 the critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Utilize Microsoft 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 or 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. It maintains, operates, and troubleshoots mission‑critical data center facility equipment, including electrical support equipment that must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand‑by diesel generators, fuel systems, three‑phase electrical systems (switch gear, UPS units, PDUs, wet‑cell batteries), CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers, pumps, motors, and fire/life safety and building automation equipment.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneer cloud computing and never stop innovating, which is why customers from startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services. AWS values diverse experiences, work‑life balance, and an inclusive team culture that fosters curiosity, connection, and continuous innovation.

• 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• 3+ years of data center or mission‑critical facilities experience (e.g., hospital, military facility, public safety facility).
• Technical (Military/Trade School) training or degree in a relevant field such as electrical or mechanical engineering.

• 4+ years of data center engineering experience.
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience leading a team.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

The base salary range for this position is $96,000.00 – $ USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Location:

USA, OR, Hermiston.