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Data Center Facilities Manager

Amazon

Wharton, TXJob$129–193K/yrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$129–193K/yr
Location
Wharton, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Amazon is hiring a Data Center Facilities Manager. The Data Center Facilities Manager at Amazon leads technical operations to keep the global infrastructure reliable and efficient, overseeing critical electrical and mechanical equipment, safety, and performance while collaborating across teams to deliver high‑quality data center services.

Key focus areas include Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical infrastructure ensuring high quality work without impact to customers, Oversee safety, security, availability, quality, and performance of the team across multiple shift schedules, and Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians and Facility Managers in all facets of their career.

Important skills include Microsoft Office. Preferred (not required): Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Generators, and Switchgear.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsGeneratorsSwitchgearUPS SystemsATS UnitsPDU UnitsChillersPumpsAir Handling UnitsCRAC UnitsFeedersTransformers

Qualifications

3+ Years Microsoft Office Experience5+ Years Managerial/Supervisory Role With 5 or More Direct Reports3+ Years Electrical or Mechanical ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology5+ Years Data Center or Mission Critical Environment ExperienceDegree in or Engineering Technology

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and resilient. In this pivotal role, you'll be the guardian of our data center operations, driving reliability and performance while optimizing operational efficiency across complex technical environments.

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.

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.

Key job responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical infrastructure. Ensure that all work performed within the space is done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers

  • Oversee the safety, security, availability, quality, and performance of the team, while driving a positive customer experience across multiple shift schedules

  • Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians and Facility Managers 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

  • Ensure staffing levels are maintained and grow with expansions

  • Be actively involved in ongoing construction activities

  • Coordinate daily with a multitude of third-party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs

  • Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience

  • 5+ years of in a managerial/supervisory role with 5 or more direct reports experience

  • 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology, or 5+ years of working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, TX, Wharton - 129,200.00 - 193,000.00 USD annually

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