Job Description
Data Centre Engineering Operations Chief Engineer, ARN- DCEOAmazon is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team in Sweden. Data center Engineering Operation teams 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 at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third-party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers.Also expected from the CE is the ability to manage large scale impacting technical projects and new region support from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, procurement, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities.The CE directs, trains and supports EOTs in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.The role will be based in Sweden (Eskilstuna, Vasteras and Katrineholm), however flexibility is required to travel to other locations within the EMEA region if required.Key job responsibilitiesAct as a technical referent for Engineering Operation TechniciansOversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in data centersOperate independently with limited direct managementAssist in the design and build out of new facilitiesAct as an escalation point for all facilities-related technical issues within the data center region and work OT hours as needed to support site stabilityPerform root cause analysis of equipment failuresTroubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLACreate and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teamsProvide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and assisting in recruiting efforts for the sameEnsure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staffUtilize internal Change Management Systems to manage building workflowsMV/LV Isolation to facilitate MV maintenanceProvide metric availability reporting on a weekly basisCommunicate complex technical information to a non-technical audienceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS· Bachelor’s or Master degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent depending on where you received your qualification.· 5+ years relevant industry related experience.· Demonstrate key electrical and mechanical competencies and theory.· Know and apply safe electrical practice according to guidelines set by relevant electrical safety supervisory bodies.· In-depth knowledge and experience of Data Center infrastructure: UPS, backup generator systems and generic mechanical-room infrastructure chillers, Cooler Units, and fan controls).· Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout (copper / fibre) as well as low / high voltage (copper/ fibre) cabling, BMS Systems, Monitoring and alarming systems.· Full EU driving license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· 3+ years of experience in operations and on-call support for Data Center facilities or Mission Critical Plants/Production facilities.· Project Management experience.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr