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Description

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

As the Operations Manager - facilities you will be responsible for the growth and maintenance of a large space hardware facility. This position is responsible for the definition and project management of a large capital project undergoing construction through facility management and execution critical to Project Kuiper’s success.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing highest standards. This opportunity combines design, engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. Great candidates have a propensity to lead projects and teams and have a consistent track record for delivering results.

Key job responsibilities

- Develop and design solutions to difficult problems, manage outside contractors and be on call for emergencies

- Handle multiple projects and daily activities, meet deadlines and develop plans on how to accomplish program goals

- Ensuring that all safety programs and procedures are followed, develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with operations.

- Work with contractors to compile project specifics including site survey, landlord work letter and permitting requirements

- Review and approve construction drawings, schedule, and costs

- Coordinate with contractors, operations, and maintenance teams to define design facility requirements and install specialty equipment

- Establish effective relationships with municipalities

- Develop an understanding of local permit processes

- Manage utility budgets for the facilities as equipment is defined and installed

A day in the life

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of employee and performance management experience

- 5+ years of distribution or manufacturing field with equivalent mechanical or electrical field experience

- 7+ years of facilities management, office management, corporate administrative services, or hospitality management experience

- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon experience

- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in design review process to incorporate electrical, mechanical, automation controls solutions to drive equipment reliability and standards

- Experience in automated conveyors systems and controls, electrical and electronic principles, blueprint and electrical schematic reading, CMMS programs, preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls , industrial electronics

- An effective multi-tasker who navigates a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with grace and efficiency.

- Excellent at creating and maintaining working relationships across all levels and disciplines, receptive to feedback and input from others, and quick to apply changes.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $111,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $183,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.