The DCEO Principal Engineer is a leader and evangelist, working with and leading cross-functional teams which include: technical program management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control engineering, supply chain management, operations, end users as well as safety and security teams.
The ideal candidate should be able to operate comfortably at an strategic and tactical level. It requires the individual to be able to see the big picture, guide, direct, educate, and develop members of the team while at times shifting to being hands-on 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, transfer controllers, UPS units, PDUs, battery technologies and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, EVAP, cooling towers/water chemical system, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment includes fire suppression systems, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
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10+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance, or 10+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineering registration, or 5+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience
Experience motivating others to meet the daily challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
Experience with large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms
Experience performing complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and presenting the justification to management in a high-level review
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures
Knowledge of IT system hardware and network concepts
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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, OR, Hermiston - 165,700.00 - 260,000.00 USD annually
