Data Center Engineering Operation

1. Demonstrate skills, competencies, and capabilities in leading and managing operation of critical facilities which require in-depth knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and control system 2. In depth knowledge of Data Center Facilities such as generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, UPS and DRUPS, electrical sub distribution systems, fire detection and suppression systems, cable reticulation systems 3. Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout (copper / fiber) as well as low / high voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling, BMS Systems, Monitoring and alarming systems 4. Knowledge of Data Center capacity planning and reporting 5. Knowledge in leading and managing emergency situation 6. In-dept knowledge in operation management (safety, security, availability, and efficiency) 7. Experiences and knowledge in people management (talent acquisition and people development) 8. Understanding of written and spoken English 9. Strong leadership and organizational skills 10. Strong attention to detail 11. Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment 12. Work for periods of longer than eight hours in duration where required 13. Respond to out of hours emergency calls - second level escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues/failures 14. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline

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 Engineering Operation engineer is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating within contract parameters within third party Colocation facilities. Often this will be including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.

**Responsibilities**:

- 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 sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
- Manage relationship with third party Colocation providers and their facility staff
- Responsible for the operation of and management of both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, 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
- May assist in projects to increase current Facility efficiency
- 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
- Procurement for DCEO related expenditure
- Responsible for asset and inventory management
- Assist in recruiting efforts

1) Advanced electrical or mechanical certifications (Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline is also acceptable). OR 2) 5+ years of Data Center Engineering Experience 3) good understanding of written and spoken English.