DCEO Chief Engineer, DCC Communities; AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running supporting all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. The role involves planned preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response. The CE serves as an expert technical resource interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians and third‑party vendors, acting as a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center.

• Management and leadership of DCEO Engineering Team
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analysis, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
• Responsible for the on‑site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub‑contractors and vendors
• Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
• Data Center capacity planning and reporting
• May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
• Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met
• Responsible for asset and inventory management
• Respond to out of hours emergency calls – second level escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues / failures

• 3+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• 3+ years of mission‑critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience including industrial electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings

• Experience in construction or project management
• Data center engineering operation experience
• Experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance evolutions
• Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Salary: 96,000. USD annually (USA, TX, Mansfield).

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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