- High school or equivalent diploma - 2+ years experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports - 2+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other mission critical environment with knowledge in UPS, Generators, HVAC, Evaporators and other critical infrastructure OR 7+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience - Advanced electrical or mechanical certifications (Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline) - 3+ years experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports - 5+ years experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation - An excellent understanding 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 CRAHU units - Strong verbal and written communication skills, technical writing or business justifications (white paper 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 <a href="https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations">https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations</a> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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. How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation. AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Facility Managers help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market. We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history! Key job responsibilities - Oversee all aspects of the data center’s critical physical infrastructure. Maintain high availability and performance while ensuring that all work performed within the site is done to high quality without impact to internal/external customers and maintain service level agreements. - Manage on-site teams of 24x7 shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures and safety protocols. - Drive safety and security culture and compliance within the team - Hire, coach, and promote team members. Responsible for teams career development and performance management - Promotes healthy team culture and peak morale - Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures. - Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of support teams, and drive them from conception to completion. - Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues. Oversee operation and management of 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. - Utilize root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving skills - Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls. - Role may support more than one location/site. - May assist in the build out of new facilities and assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency - Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic administrative tools to perform day to day tasks Physical Requirements: Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations: - Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds - Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder - Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position - Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection A day in the life As the Facility Manager, your role demonstrates a strong commitment to prioritizing the development and well-being of team members, as well as fostering diversity and inclusion. You will oversee all facets of the data centers critical infrastructure with a focus on continuous availability and optimal performance, while upholding high-quality standards and minimizing any impact on internal and external customers. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in process optimization, staff management, setting performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives, all while ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment. - Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians: Prioritize and assign tasks, coach and 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 service level agreements (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 team Amazon 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 (gender 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.

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