Data Centre Engineering Operations Chief Engineer
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center operates at peak efficiency.
This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. You will serve as a singular focal point for all facility operations and support Amazon in its owned and operated data centers.
Main Responsibilities
* Train and support the Engineering team in providing electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations.
* Implement site or equipment-specific training exercises covering standby diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, etc.
* Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data center sites.
* Operate independently with limited direct management.
* Assist in designing and building new facilities and perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
* Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center region.
* Troubleshoot and report facility and data server-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
* Create standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
* Ensure all safety procedures are followed by vendors and AWS staff.
Physical Requirements
* Work at height and from ladders.
* Perform physical tasks during shifts.
* Work in noisy environments with ear protection.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
* At least 3 years of Data Centre Engineering/Operations experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 6+ years of experience in operations and on-call support for Data Center facilities or Mission Critical Plants/Production facilities.
* High/Low Voltage Authorised Person (AP) experience.
* Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout, as well as low-voltage (copper/fibre) cabling.
* Project Management experience.