DCEO Night Chief Engineer, ADC InfraOps DCEO

Overview

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 that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center operates at peak efficiency, including planned preventive maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
• Operate independently with limited direct management.
• Act as escalation point for all facilities‑related issues, escalating to the Data Center Facility Manager as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data sever‑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 and 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.
• Use Microsoft Office suite and other computer programs such as PDF, QUIP, dashboards and scheduling tooling.
• Instruct others on scheduling, ticketing, and provide mentorship in developing solutions.

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lift and move up to 39 pounds; 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.

• Ability to work non‑standard hours including nights and weekends.
• 2+ years of data center experience, or similar technical or vocational roles.
• 5+ years of electrical or mechanical experience.
• 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 or mechanical or electrical trades.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and solid leadership and organizational skills.

Data center equipment that supports mission‑critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. General work schedule: between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM, 4 days a week, subject to change based on customer needs. The CE directs, trains and supports EOT’s in their role of providing hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations, including equipment such as stand‑by diesel generators, switch gear, UPS, PDU, AHU, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD, and building automation systems.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information. The base salary range for this position is 96,000.00 –  USD annually.