Job Title: Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer
As a critical component of our cloud infrastructure, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the go-to engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
* Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
* Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.
* Interface with internal data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
* Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
* Initiate and lead engineering audits, including on-site visits within Amazon's owned or colo data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.
* Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Requirements:
* Possess strong engineering judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty.
* Are organized and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines and budget.
* Possess leadership and problem-solving skills.
* Have the ability to develop solutions and execute plans on complex projects.
* Possess excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and maintain high-quality standards.
* Are detail and data oriented.
* Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
* Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders, such as Operations, Commissioning, Construction, and Design.
* Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.