Facility Data Centre Engineering Manager

Job Description

DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking an enthusiastic Data Center Facility Manager to serve as a technical resource and leader in one of our Amazon data centres. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data centre operations. The Data Centre Facility Manager is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical and Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment (HVAC) within the data centre. The Data Centre Facility Manager will assist in maintaining a high reliability and performance while keeping operating costs in facilities at a minimum. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.This 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 centre 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 switch-gear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical system, 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.Responsibilities· Oversee all aspects of the data centres 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 24/7 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 service level agreements (SLAs)· Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures· Routinely operate as the after-hours on-call Data Centre Facility Manager for the data centres in the region. This will include responding to any issues within the data centres and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s).Physical Requirements:· Walk jobsites in uneven terrain.· Work at heights and from ladders.· Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.· Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 lbs (pounds); and participate in group lifts for 50 lbs (pounds) or more.· Carry objects weighing up to 49 lbs (pounds) for short distances· Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.· Respond to off hour emergency calls.· Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder· Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment· Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance· Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working· Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired· Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects· Apply muscular force quickly to objects and equipment· Push or pull heavy objects into position· Work in a noisy environment· Work at depths, such as under raised floors