Data Center Chief Engineer, DCEO

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New Albany, OH, USA
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Data Center Chief Engineer, DCEO

Join AWS Infrastructure Services, the team responsible for keeping the cloud running worldwide. As a Data Center Chief Engineer, you'll be part of Earth's most customer-centric company, working with front-line responders who support operations of some of the world's most powerful data centers. You'll maintain and operate critical infrastructure systems including electrical support equipment, mechanical systems, and facility operations.

The role involves hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting, maintaining mission-critical systems with 99.999% uptime requirements. You'll work with sophisticated equipment including diesel generators, UPS units, chillers, and cooling systems. As a leader, you'll direct and train technicians, manage projects from conception to completion, and collaborate with global teams.

AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. You'll join a team that pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating, supporting customers from startups to Global 500 companies. The position offers work-life harmony, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work with the brightest minds in the industry.

Key responsibilities include acting as the primary escalation point for facilities issues, performing root cause analysis, creating standard practices, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. You'll communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences and establish building performance benchmarks. The role requires physical capabilities and willingness to work outside normal business hours when needed.

Join us in making history while maintaining the infrastructure that powers the cloud computing revolution.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Data Center Chief Engineer, DCEO

  • Act as primary escalation point for facilities-related issues
  • Oversee operation and management of critical systems (switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.)
  • Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
  • Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians
  • Create and deploy new standard practices
  • Assist in build out of new facilities
  • Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audience
  • Ensure safety procedures adherence
  • Establish building performance benchmarks
  • Manage and maintain mission-critical data center facility equipment

Requirements For Data Center Chief Engineer, DCEO

Linux
  • Technical (Military/Trade School) training or degree in electrical or mechanical field
  • 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
  • 3+ years of data center or mission critical facilities experience
  • Ability to lift up to 39 pounds independently
  • Physical capability to work on ladders, stoop, kneel, and crawl
  • Willingness to work outside normal business hours

Benefits For Data Center Chief Engineer, DCEO

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Work-life harmony
  • Inclusive culture
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Ongoing learning experiences

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