Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Chantilly, Virginia
Amazon is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers. 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. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a site's Data Center Facility Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Data center equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Also expected from the CE is the ability to management small-to-medium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities. The CE directs, trains and supports EOT's in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS's, PDU's, AHU's, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD's, and building automation systems. 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. 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. Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center. • Operate independently with limited direct management • Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center, escalating to the Data Center Facility Manager as needed • Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures • Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA • Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams • Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians • Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff • Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows • Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience Physical Requirements: All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations • Walk job sites in uneven terrain • Work at heights and from ladders • Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more • Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment • Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance • Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working • Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired • Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects • Push or pull heavy objects into position • Work in a noisy environment • Work at depths, such as under raised floors A day in the life Typical day, review and prioritize preventative maintenance schedules for electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems. Conduct facility walkthroughs to identify potential issues before they impact operations. Respond to emergency alarms and coordinate immediate corrective actions with EOTs. Meet with vendor representatives to oversee ongoing maintenance work and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Monitor system performance metrics to maintain 99.999% uptime standards. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to on-site EOTs throughout the shift. Document all activities and update maintenance logs to support continuous facility operations. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of vendor management experience - 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience - 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience - 5+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Experience in vendor management - Experience in a data center or other critical environment - Experience in data center engineering or operations - Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of construction or project management experience - Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License - operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent - Experience in construction or project management Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Amazon is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers. 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. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a site's Data Center Facility Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Data center equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Also expected from the CE is the ability to management small-to-medium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities. The CE directs, trains and supports EOT's in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS's, PDU's, AHU's, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD's, and building automation systems. 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. 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. Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center. • Operate independently with limited direct management • Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center, escalating to the Data Center Facility Manager as needed • Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures • Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA • Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams • Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians • Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff • Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows • Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience Physical Requirements: All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations • Walk job sites in uneven terrain • Work at heights and from ladders • Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more • Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment • Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance • Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working • Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired • Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects • Push or pull heavy objects into position • Work in a noisy environment • Work at depths, such as under raised floors A day in the life Typical day, review and prioritize preventative maintenance schedules for electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems. Conduct facility walkthroughs to identify potential issues before they impact operations. Respond to emergency alarms and coordinate immediate corrective actions with EOTs. Meet with vendor representatives to oversee ongoing maintenance work and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Monitor system performance metrics to maintain 99.999% uptime standards. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to on-site EOTs throughout the shift. Document all activities and update maintenance logs to support continuous facility operations. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of vendor management experience - 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience - 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience - 5+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Experience in vendor management - Experience in a data center or other critical environment - Experience in data center engineering or operations - Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of construction or project management experience - Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License - operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent - Experience in construction or project management Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Sparks, Nevada
The Infrastructure Delivery team is looking for a Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. The Infrastructure Delivery Manager manages the implementation and delivery of inbound capacity and equipment. If you would like to use people skills and technical knowledge and apply them to delivering on-time, defect-free service, we'd like to meet you. Your work will help to create sustainable processes and standards; and drive automation opportunities to reduce delivery cycle times and to improve quality without impacting network availability. Key job responsibilities The Infra Delivery Manager will: - Prioritize and assign tasks to data center technicians and operators, project management, coaching and creating documentation. - Manage inbound capacity from receiving through deployment stages - Manage the installation network and cabling infrastructure in a data center environment - Guide, train and educate staff on the best practices related to all service owner issues - Manage tasks and deliverables across small to large-size projects - Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs - Provide weekly report to the data center manager - Coordinate team resources to support project and delivery needs, to include emergency projects, change management and maintenance window support, and potential off-hours and on-call needs. - Recruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levels - Host weekly staff meetings - Drive compliance to Amazon performance management requirements A day in the life The Infra Delivery Manager - Manage the daily operations for installing and delivering network equipment and related infrastructures; driving low voltage structured cabling across the Amazon data center platform - Oversee their development and growth of their team - Tracking budgets, providing strategic direction and proposing technical solutions - Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context - Installing and delivering our network equipment and related infrastructures to improve effectiveness through process innovation About the team 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. 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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - An engineering degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant engineering or manufacturing operations experience, of which 2+ years in a people management experience, building & managing technical teams. - Proven ability in driving and managing metrics/KPI's with a high degree of organization and detail-orientation - Sound knowledge of Microsoft Suite ( MS Words, Excel, Project Visio and Power point) and Auto CAD) - Incident and Vendor management experience with Security and Health & Safety awareness PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 6+ years in a data center technology role - Experience with building physical data center such as copper/fiber cabling - Experience developing operational metrics to drive efficiencies - Experience in contributing to the definition and implementation of automation opportunities within an deployment/build environment - Experience with lean methodologies and Six-Sigma or similar qualification Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $216,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
The Infrastructure Delivery team is looking for a Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. The Infrastructure Delivery Manager manages the implementation and delivery of inbound capacity and equipment. If you would like to use people skills and technical knowledge and apply them to delivering on-time, defect-free service, we'd like to meet you. Your work will help to create sustainable processes and standards; and drive automation opportunities to reduce delivery cycle times and to improve quality without impacting network availability. Key job responsibilities The Infra Delivery Manager will: - Prioritize and assign tasks to data center technicians and operators, project management, coaching and creating documentation. - Manage inbound capacity from receiving through deployment stages - Manage the installation network and cabling infrastructure in a data center environment - Guide, train and educate staff on the best practices related to all service owner issues - Manage tasks and deliverables across small to large-size projects - Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs - Provide weekly report to the data center manager - Coordinate team resources to support project and delivery needs, to include emergency projects, change management and maintenance window support, and potential off-hours and on-call needs. - Recruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levels - Host weekly staff meetings - Drive compliance to Amazon performance management requirements A day in the life The Infra Delivery Manager - Manage the daily operations for installing and delivering network equipment and related infrastructures; driving low voltage structured cabling across the Amazon data center platform - Oversee their development and growth of their team - Tracking budgets, providing strategic direction and proposing technical solutions - Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context - Installing and delivering our network equipment and related infrastructures to improve effectiveness through process innovation About the team 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. 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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - An engineering degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant engineering or manufacturing operations experience, of which 2+ years in a people management experience, building & managing technical teams. - Proven ability in driving and managing metrics/KPI's with a high degree of organization and detail-orientation - Sound knowledge of Microsoft Suite ( MS Words, Excel, Project Visio and Power point) and Auto CAD) - Incident and Vendor management experience with Security and Health & Safety awareness PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 6+ years in a data center technology role - Experience with building physical data center such as copper/fiber cabling - Experience developing operational metrics to drive efficiencies - Experience in contributing to the definition and implementation of automation opportunities within an deployment/build environment - Experience with lean methodologies and Six-Sigma or similar qualification Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $216,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.