Amazon is seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Chief Engineer to join the Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This role is crucial for maintaining the physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services, ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment operates at peak efficiency. The Chief Engineer will manage projects, train Engineering Operation Technicians, and drive innovation while maintaining high standards for safety and operational excellence. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure 100% uptime on critical infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or critical environment.
• Experience with cross-functional project or program delivery.
• Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships.
• Regional data center engineering operations experience.
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent.
• Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License.
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills.
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License, CFC license, NFPA 70E.

• Set and maintain the highest standards for safety and promote a world-class safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures.
• Work closely with the Operations Principal Engineer and site Chief Engineers to streamline maintenance procedures.
• Enable the operations organization to deliver 100% uptime on all customer supporting infrastructure.
• Train and mentor technical operations staff on corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
• Collaborate effectively with third-party providers to deliver operational excellence.
• Innovate and deliver a portfolio of strategic projects on critical infrastructure.
• Ensure successful delivery of build-out and retrofit of facility infrastructure.
• React and respond appropriately to any potential customer impacting event on electrical or mechanical infrastructure.
• Elevate capabilities of site chief engineers and Engineering Operation Technicians.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.