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Job ID : 1957423 Amazon DataServices NewZealand
Job summary
Amazon is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services.
Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.
The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire / life safety equipment within the data center is operating within contract parameters within third party Colocation facilities.
Often this will be including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities :
Management and leadership of DCEO Engineering Team
Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
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.
Manage relationship with third party Colocation providers and their facility staff
Responsible for the operation of and management of both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as : switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
Data Center capacity planning and reporting
May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
May assist in projects to increase current Facility efficiency
Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met
Procurement for DCEO related expenditure
Responsible for asset and inventory management
Assist in recruiting efforts
Basic Requirements :
An engineering degree or equivalent
Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout (copper / fibre) as well as low / high voltage (copper / fiber) cabling, BMS Systems, Monitoring and alarming systems
In depth knowledge of Data Center Facilities such as generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, UPS and DRUPS, electrical sub distribution systems, fire detection and suppression systems, cable reticulation systems
4+ years of Data Center Engineering Experience
8+ years of Facilities Management Experience
High degree of organization and detail-orientation
Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
Proven track record of success in delivering complex projects
Prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team and / or product
Ability to consistently deliver results despite competing priorities and distractions
Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
6+ years of Data Center Engineering Management Experience
Appropriate Security and Safety awareness
Datacenter Project Management Experience
Capacity planning and budgetary experience
Datacenter or Engineering related certificates; CDCP, CDCS, ATS, ATD, P.E, PMP, LEED, and others
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