Amazon

Data Center Facilities Manager (Night Shift)

Amazon$129K — $193K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 4+ years in a management role with direct oversight of at least 5 staff.
  • 5+ years of experience in data centers or critical environments, or 3+ years in electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • Preferred: 5+ years in management with similar team oversight.
  • Preferred: 6+ years of operational experience in data centers, focusing on building and equipment management.
  • Knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical systems in data centers is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee critical infrastructure in the data center to ensure quality operations without disruptions.
  • Manage a team of engineering technicians across all aspects of their careers.
  • Lead improvement projects from conception through execution, collaborating with various teams.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Efficiently manage the operations budget and track expenditures.
  • Act as the after-hours Data Center Facility Manager to address urgent issues and recovery efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) matching for retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and parental leave for work-life balance.
  • Support programs for mental health and adoption services.
Full Job Description
Data Center Facility Manger 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 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 systems, 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 responsibilities

Oversee 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 24x7 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

Coordinates 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-hour 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)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school or equivalent

- 4+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience

- 5+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment, or 3+ years of electrical or mechanical engineering experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience

- 6+ years of work in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation experience

- Knowledge 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 writing and publishing technical white papers

- Advanced electrical or mechanical certifications (Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline)

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Ashburn - 129,200.00 - 193,000.00 USD annually

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