Job Description
Ambitious and detail-oriented individuals are sought after by Amazon to fill the role of Chief Engineer (CE) within the Data Center Engineering Operations Team in Berlin. This key position oversees the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure for Data Centers (DC) in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud regions.
Responsibilities
* Safety: Uphold highest safety standards, promote a world-class safety culture, and spearhead initiatives to foster a strong safety culture.
* Engineering & Facility Operations and Maintenance: Leverage operational expertise with electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS's), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), and Transformers.
Key Tasks
* Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
* Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
* Supervise contractor or Engineering Operations Technicians to ensure proper operation and maintenance of all facility equipment
* Drive continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures and policies, while delivering performance against agreed metrics
* Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and assist in recruiting efforts
* Lead root cause analysis for operational issues, conduct meetings with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to finalize mitigation strategies
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
* Completed apprenticeship as an Electronics Technician/Electrician or equivalent recognized training
* Proficient with Change Management Systems (CMS) and Ticket Systems
* Familiarity with Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) control systems and data collection/trending
* Highly proficient in written and spoken English & German
Salary: 120,000 - 180,000 EUR per year