Chief Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations

Chief Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations

Job  | Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.

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. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first‑class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.

As the Data Center Chief Engineer (CE), you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. You will serve as an expert technical resource reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third‑party vendors.

As the singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center, you will support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Data center equipment that supports mission‑critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.

As the Chief Engineer you will manage small‑to‑medium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. Creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities.

The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

One of the best parts of this role is that you will direct, train and support Engineering Operation Technicians in their role of providing hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment‑specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand‑by diesel generators, switch gear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD’s, and building automation systems.

• Overseeing the day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
• Operating independently with limited direct management.
• Acting as an escalation point for all facilities‑related issues within the data center, escalating to the Data Center Facility Manager as needed.
• Performing root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshooting and reporting facility and data center‑level events within internal SLA.
• Creating and deploying new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Providing training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians.
• Ensuring all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Utilizing internal CMMS to manage building workflows.
• Communicating complex technical information to a non‑technical audience.

• Walking job sites in uneven terrain.
• Working at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
• Coordinating body movements when using tools or equipment.
• Reaching and stretching to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
• Bending or twisting the body into unusual positions while working.
• Performing physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired.
• Using hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
• Pushing or pulling heavy objects into position.
• Working in a noisy environment.
• Working at depths, such as under raised floors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in vendor management.
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• Experience in data center engineering or…