DCEO Night Chief Engineer, ADC InfraOps DCEO

o:  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon is looking for a detail‑oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center operate at peak efficiency.

The CE reports to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager and serves as an expert technical resource. The role involves planned preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, emergency response, project management, training, and operations oversight across a 100% availability environment.

General work schedule: between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM, 4 days a week. Subject to change based on customer needs.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
• Operate independently with limited direct management.
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center, escalating to the Data Center Facility Manager as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data‑server level events within internal SLA.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Ensure all security procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows.
• Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Regularly utilize Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PPT, Word) and other programs such as PDF, QUIP, dashboards, and scheduling tools.
• Instruct others on scheduling, ticketing, and provide mentorship in developing solutions.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including nights and weekends.
• Manage small‑to‑medium large impact projects from conception to completion, collaborating with engineering, automation, processing, and finance teams.
• Create and deliver on key milestones, obtain and track quotes for all necessary costs, and document project results for future implementation at other facilities.

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds and participate in group lifts for 40 pounds or more.
• Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
• Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.
• Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired.
• Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
• Push or pull heavy objects into position.
• Work in a noisy environment.
• Work at depths such as under raised floors.

• 2+ years of data center experience, or experience in similar technical or vocational roles.
• 5+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License.
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent.
• Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering field, mechanical or electrical trades.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and solid leadership and organizational skills.
• US citizenship and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

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

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The base salary range 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, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .

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USA, OH, Hilliard