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Description

We are seeking an energetic Data Center Manager to serve as a technical resource and leader within Amazon data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. The Data Center Manager will assist in maintaining a high reliability and performance while keeping operating costs in facilities at a minimum. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.

Key job responsibilities

The Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Facility Manager, will be responsible for data center engineering operations within an Amazon Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures

• Has primary responsibility for 2-3 Data centers

• Participates in strategic planning projects

• May oversee the build out of Facility-specific infrastructure in existing locations

• Participates in recruiting efforts

• Is active in the training and/or development of others

• Uses business knowledge to set priorities and develop project plans

• Has a deep understanding of best practices in their area of expertise and ensures their application

• Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.

• May assist in the design and build out of new facilities

• May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency

• Responsible for asset and inventory management

Basic Qualifications

- High school or equivalent

- 4+ years in a management position with 5 or more direct reports

- 5+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other mission critical environment with knowledge in UPS, Generators, HVAC, Evaporators and other critical infrastructure OR 7+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications

- 3+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience

- 5+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience

- Advanced electrical or mechanical certifications (Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline)

- 7+ years working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation

- An excellent understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAHU units

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, technical writing or business justifications (white paper experience)

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 $119,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $227,800/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.