Chief Engineer - Data Center Engineering Operations (m/f), DC Engineering and Facility Operations

Key Job Responsibilities

• Train and support the Engineering team in their role of providing electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations
• Implement and execute site or equipment‑specific training exercises. Exercises cover, but are not limited to: stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, etc.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data center sites
• Operate independently, with limited direct management
• Assist in the design and build‑out of new facilities and perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities‑related issues within the data center region. Work OT hours as needed to support site stability
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data server‑level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Create and deploy standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendors, and AWS staff

Physical Requirements

• Work at height, and from ladders
• Perform physical tasks during the shift
• Work in a noisy environment, with ear protection

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a data center or other critical environment
• Experience in operations and on‑call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities

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