Senior Data Center Facility Engineer, AWS

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running and support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to our customers’ innovations. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and seek talented people 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 deliver high safety and security standards while providing capacity at the lowest possible cost. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to join our expanding Data Centers (DC) Cloud regions. The Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer is a hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder.

As an Engineering Operations Engineer, you will operate and maintain AWS DCs’ world-class mechanical and electrical infrastructure following a process-oriented approach. In addition, you will oversee facility operations and ensure the implementation of safety procedures.

If you like applying electrical and mechanical skills to solve problems while striving for operational excellence, we would like to meet you. Your work will help maintain availability for customers and ensure the upkeep and operation of the technical infrastructure in the DC.

• SAFETY
• Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own safety initiatives and projects to foster a strong safety culture.

• ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
• Support electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Transformers.
• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical, emergency generator, HVAC and fire/life safety equipment within the data center.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

• DAY IN THE LIFE
• Work rotational shifts of 4 days of 12 hours (2 days followed by 2 nights) with 4 days off (including night, weekends, and holidays) and respond to on-call rotation for off-duty emergencies.
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/logs (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.).
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Perform tasks with or without reasonable accommodation: move objects/materials within weight limits and in accordance with regulations; work outdoors; work in noisy environments; work at heights and from ladders.

Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting or follows a non-traditional path, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate to power customer businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture:
We foster inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and learning experiences. Our events inspire us to embrace our differences.

Mentorship & Career Growth:
We strive to raise performance and provide knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career development resources.

Work/Life Balance:
We value work-life harmony and offer flexibility as part of our working culture to support both work and home life.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering,…