Data Center Facility Manager, Data Center Community

Job Description

The Facility Manager role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) involves overseeing all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and safety standards are met while leading a diverse team of professionals.

Requirements

• 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 (Bachelor's 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

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the data center’s critical physical infrastructure
• Maintain high availability and performance while ensuring high-quality work without impacting internal/external customers
• Manage on-site teams of 24x7 shift technicians, sub-contractors, and vendors
• Drive safety and security culture and compliance within the team
• Hire, coach, and promote team members
• Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures
• Engage in improvement projects and drive them from conception to completion
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues
• Utilize root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills
• Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls
• Support multiple locations/sites
• Assist in the build-out of new facilities and projects to increase current facility efficiency

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)