Data Center Facility Manager, Data Center Community

Data Center Facility Manager, Data Center CommunityJob ID: | Amazon Data Services, Inc.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.We are seeking a Data Center Facility 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 Facility Manager is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment within the data center. The Data Center Facility 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.This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission‑critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment such as stand‑by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3‑phase electrical systems that include but are not limited to switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical system, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire suppression systems, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.Key Job ResponsibilitiesOversee all aspects of the data center’s critical physical infrastructure. Ensure that all work performed within the space is done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers.Manage teams of 24×7 engineering technicians in all facets of their career.Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of support teams, and drive them from conception to completion.Coordinate daily with a multitude of third party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs.Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures.Routinely operate as the after‑hours on‑call Data Center Facility Manager for the data centers in the region. This will include responding to any issues within the data centers and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s).A Day in the LifeManage teams of 24×7 engineering technicians: Prioritize and assign tasks, coach, create documentation, guide and train staff on best practices.Effectively and efficiently manage operations budget: Monitor and control expenditures, ensure optimal resource allocation.Engage in improvement projects: Drive projects from conception to completion, collaborate with support teams.Coordinate with third‑party vendors: Ensure adherence to contracted SLAs.Communicate complex technical information: Adapt communication style for diverse stakeholders, including non‑technical audiences.Respond to out‑of‑hours emergency calls: Address urgent issues that may arise outside regular working hours.Act as an escalation point for facilities‑related issues: Oversee routine and emergency services, ensure safety procedures are followed.Deliver operational excellence: Prioritize team development and well‑being while achieving operational goals.Foster a diverse and inclusive team culture: Empower team members to reach their full potential.Perform physical tasks: Lift and move objects of varying weights, walk job sites in different terrains while maintaining balance and safety.Promote accessible work environments: Support employees’ diverse needs.Work in noisy environments when required: Utilize approved personal protective equipment (PPE).Support multiple locations/sites: Coordinate and manage operations across different sites.Provide on‑site management for builders, five days a week. (No remote work)About the TeamAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports.5+ years of experience working in data centers with an emphasis on electrical/mechanical building and equipment operation.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge 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 CRAC units.Experience in people management and team development.Ability to solve problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context.Ability to maintain SLAs through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting.Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.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 for more information.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. 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 other benefits.This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.Important FAQs for current Government employeesBefore proceeding, please review the following FAQs: