Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician Chief Engineer

Amazon is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team in Sweden. Data Center Engineering Operation teams 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 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 and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers.

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.

This equipment includes, but is not limited to:

• Stand-by emergency generators
• Low and medium voltage electrical systems
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Water treatment systems
• Building automation systems
• Fire detection and air quality monitoring systems
• Server racks

Key job responsibilities

• Management and leadership of DCEO Engineering Team
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
• Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors
• Oversee operation and management of 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 Centre capacity planning and reporting
• May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
• 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
• Responsible for asset and inventory management_x000D_- Respond to out of hour’s emergency calls – second level escalation point for Data Centre facilities related issues / failures.

A day in the life

• Working semi-autonomously in operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center
• Execution of project scopes of basic complexity
• Providing timely escalation for all facilities-related issues within the data center
• First-line troubleshooting and reporting of facility and high-criticality events within a pre-determined service level agreement (SLA)
• Providing assistance to junior and peer EOTs
• Oversight of third-party vendors to ensure that all work performed is in accordance with established safety protocols, best practices, and local legislation_x000D_Utilization of administrative tools for change management, ticketing, and asset management.
• Flexibility for changes to work schedule depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule.

About the team

AWS 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.

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.

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 & 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.

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.

Basic qualifications

• 5+ years electrical, mechanical and/or controls relevant experience (degree or trade qualification preferred)
• Demonstrate key electrical and mechanical competencies and theory_x000D_
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• 7+ years electrical, mechanical and/or controls relevant experience (degree or trade qualification preferred)- Professional Certification in Electrical, Mechanical or Controls engineering.
• Working knowledge of generic mechanical-room infrastructure such as chillers, Air Handling Units, and fan controls.
• Working knowledge of backup generator systems.

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