Amer Data Center Edge Operations is seeking a passionate, results oriented engineer to drive operational excellence in its colocation based data center operations. This position serves as a technical resource to support Amazon Web Services (AWS) within its geographically distributed Edge Operations. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed the defined service level expectations of data center operations.

The Data Center Engineer will be responsible for overseeing site Operations, and Projects. In addition the engineer will be responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment in multiple colocation data centers. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and networking equipment with high uptime expectations. The Data Center Engineer will continue to maintain high reliability and performance while keeping operating costs in facilities at a minimum. Where appropriate, the engineer will drive innovation cooperatively with the colocation facility to reduce operational costs.

The Data Center Engineer is Amazons front line technical subject matter experts when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment operations and troubleshooting. They will ensure the ongoing maintenance and operations of Data Center Operations Mission Critical Facilities, which includes stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems that include but not limited to switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, wet cell batteries and associated systems, CRAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical system, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, & motors.

Responsibilities:
- Supervise, advise and consult with Colocation operators performing servicing or preventive maintenance.
- Assist in performing root cause analysis for operational issues.
-Perform periodic on site assessments and audits of operations, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Drive operational excellence in all data center sites
- Perform first level trouble-shooting for facility and rack level events.
- Approval of all CMs (Change Management Tasks) to enable changes and maintenance at sites
- Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.
-Must have strong ability to solve complex technical problems on electrical and/or mechanical side
-Up to 25% travel within geographical work area is required. Some travel outside traditional work area may be requested, including internationally
-Ability to lead technically in challenging situations and resolve issues
-Ability to coach and mentor other technical team members




Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities:

- Supervise, advise and consult with Colocation operators performing servicing or preventive maintenance.
- Assist in performing root cause analysis for operational issues.
-Perform periodic on site assessments and audits of operations, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Drive operational excellence in all data center sites
- Perform first level trouble-shooting for facility and rack level events.
- Approval of all CMs (Change Management Tasks) to enable changes and maintenance at sites
- Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.
-Must have strong ability to solve complex technical problems on electrical and/or mechanical side
- Travel within geographical work area is required. Some travel outside traditional work area may be requested, including internationally
-Ability to lead technically in challenging situations and resolve issues
-Ability to coach and mentor other technical team members

- 2 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in relevant work
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Can work at heights and from ladders

- 4 years of data center engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at />
USA, TX, FORT WORTH - 37.00 - 65.00 USD hourly