Data Center Chief Engineer , DCEO

Data Center Chief Engineer, DCEO – Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. The team maintains critical physical infrastructure, ensuring the data center’s MEP operates at 100 % availability while delivering high‑quality customer service to internal teams and external partners.

The CE is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life‑safety equipment within the data center operates at peak efficiency. Responsibilities include planned preventive maintenance, daily corrective work, emergency response, and serving as the technical resource for onsite Engineering Operations Technicians and third‑party vendors. The CE is the singular focal point for all facility operations at a given data center and supports AWS infrastructure services worldwide.

• Act as primary escalation point for all facilities‑related issues and oversee operation of critical systems such as switch gear, generators, UPS systems, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, and building monitoring systems.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of equipment failures and troubleshoot within service‑level agreements.
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and collaborate with the Facility Manager to set team culture.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for technical staff and vendor support teams.
• Assist in building new facilities and in projects to improve current facility efficiency.
• Work outside normal hours for routine maintenance and respond to out‑of‑hours emergencies.
• Communicate complex technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Coordinate projects with IT managers and business leaders, managing capacity and optimizing plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed by vendors and Amazon staff.
• Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other basic administrative tools for day‑to‑day tasks.

• Regularly lift or move up to 39 lb independently; participate in group lifts of 40 lb or more.
• Operate safely on ladders and perform construction tasks while on a ladder.
• Walk, use hands and fingers, and perform tasks such as reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, bending, and carrying or pushing objects into position.
• Use ear protection in environments requiring it.

The CE acts as Amazon’s front line for hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting, maintaining critical data center equipment such as stand‑by diesel generators, 3‑phase electrical systems, UPS units, PDUs, wet cell batteries, CRAHU units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and motors. The CE directs, trains, and supports technicians, implements site‑specific training, and manages projects from conception to completion. Projects involve collaboration with engineering, automation, processing, finance, and global teams, with milestone tracking, cost quoting, and documentation for future implementation.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. It supports all data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. The team includes software, hardware, network engineers, supply‑chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and others. Collaboration across AWS ensures safety, security, and high capacity at low cost. The culture is inclusive, welcoming bold ideas, and empowering employees to own and complete initiatives.

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment.
• 5+ years of data‑center engineering or operations experience.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) proficiency.

• 3+ years of construction or project‑management experience.
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman license.
• Operating…