Data Center Facilities Manager; AWS

Job : 3193869 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and resilient. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the guardian of our data center operations, driving reliability and performance while optimizing operational efficiency across complex technical environments.

Data Center Facility Manager acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. You will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment such as stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3‑phase electrical systems that include but are not limited to switch gear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems.

Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment included in the scope of the role includes fire suppression systems, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support 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.

Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS Gov Cloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (Gov Cloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

• Oversee all aspects of the data center’s critical physical infrastructure. Ensure that all work performed within the space is done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers.
• Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians in all facets of their career.
• Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of support teams, and drive them from conception to completion.
• Coordinate daily with a multitude of third‑party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures.
• Operate as the after‑hour on‑call Data Center Facility Manager for the data centers in the region, responding to any issues and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s).

• 2+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical or mechanical systems.
• 3+ years of administrative experience including Microsoft Office products.

• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switch gear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent or 5+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation.
• Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment.
• Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience.

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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The base salary range for this position is  –  USD annually. 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 options 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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USA, AZ, Mesa. Posted:
March 6, 2026 (Updated about 2 hours ago)