Data Center Chief Engineer, DCEO - Jobbird.com

Amazon is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team in Frankfurt. 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.

Responsibilities

• Train and support Engineering team in their role of providing hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations.
• Implementation and execution of site/equipment‑specific training exercises includes, but not limited to, stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers etc.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data centers
• Operate independently with limited direct management
• Assist in the design and build out of new facilities
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities‑related issues within the data center region and work OT hours as needed to support site stability
• 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
• Assist in recruiting efforts for the same
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff
• Provide metric availability reporting on a weekly basis

Physical Requirements

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

Competencies

• Proven experience of reading SLDs and control schematics.
• Ability to follow support procedures, system documentation, and issue tracking entries into a trouble ticket system.
• Ability to prioritize in complex, fast‑paced environment.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

• Electrical or Mechanical Journeyman License.
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent.
• Experience in construction or project management.

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