Chief Engineer, Operations, DCEO

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Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

As the Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Chief Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. You will serve 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.

One of the best parts of this role is that you will direct, train and support Engineering Operations Technicians in troubleshooting and operations of equipment such as stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDU, AHU, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.

Key job responsibilities

• Oversee 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 facility and data‑center‑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.

About AWS

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stop innovating, which is why customers from startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

About The Team

Please ensure you apply with your CV in English.

Basic Qualifications

• Industrial or Data Center engineering background.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• Engineering degree in Electrical or Mechanical.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid leadership and organizational skills.
• Data Center or other critical facility experience with a minimum of 8 years.

Amazon is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting