Senior Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer – Supply Chain and Rack Testing Facility, Field Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

This is a first-of-its-kind role in a Supply Chain Facility Management (SCFM) space which is responsible for the receiving testing staging and logistics of rack hardware before deployment to data centers. The engineer will support the facilitys electrical and cooling infrastructure (not the IT equipment itself) ensuring the physical environment supports safe and reliable rack testing operations. As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Field Engineer you will provide full life-cycle engineering support across Amazons SCFM facilities and Data Centers (DCs). You will serve as the primary engineering subject matter expert (SME) for your region partnering with the SCFM team Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) partners and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain the safety reliability and operational efficiency of critical building infrastructure.

Amazons vision is to be the worlds most customer-centric company and this role is key to that vision. As a Critical Infrastructure Field Engineer you will be leading projects to fit out the facilities we support to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet in both Supply Chain facilities and hyper scale Data Center. As an ideal candidate you:
* Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty
* Are detail and data oriented
* Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
* Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. Operations Commissioning Construction and Design)
* Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close.



Key job responsibilities
Troubleshoot conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for equipment failures
Conduct feasibility studies for existing facility upgrades review design solutions improve availability increase efficiency and reduce operational cost including Liquid Cooling technology enablement for Server and Rack Test environments
Drive standardization of space planning design implementation and construction practices leveraging core competency in facility and project management to deliver operational efficiencies to partner teams across AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
Ability to navigate through ambiguity and directly support operational issues with minimum technical guidance complex operating procedure reviews critical equipment assessments and on-site event support with cross functional teams
Interface with internal teams including hardware engineers Fleet Remediation Engineering program managers Environmental Health & Safety Control Design and Construction teams to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability across the facilities
Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits and produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and lead remediations through implementation
Act as resident engineer during new construction and fit-out projects. Support construction review commissioning scripts and acceptance criteria and turnover of new facilities
Review preventive maintenance programs ensuring proactive building preventive maintenance and optimal facility performance in partnership with the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) partners
Excited about a mix of office and field work. 25 % or more domestic and international travel may be required


A day in the life

Amazons vision is to be the worlds most customer-centric company and this role is key to that vision. As a Critical Infrastructure Field Engineer within SCFM and Data Center you will be leading facility upgrade and greenfield building projects to support the ever-growing demands of DCs and Amazons global Supply Chain operations. As an ideal candidate you:

- Possess strong engineering judgement and can provide recommendations despite uncertainty including in the absence of complete data
- Are organized with the ability to set priorities meet deadlines and manage budgets across a dynamic fast-paced environment
- Possess leadership and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to drive results across cross-functional teams including hardware engineers program managers QS and IFM partners
- Ability to develop solutions and execute plans on complex facility and infrastructure projects including new technology enablement such as Liquid Cooling
- Possess excellent communication and writing skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage and communicate results to senior leadership
- Are detail and data oriented using business judgement to make the right decisions quickly
- Have experience managing engineering projects and contractors/consultants including global Design and QS contractor resources
- Build trust and relationships with diverse stakeholders including Operations Commissioning Construction Design Supply Chain Data Center and Security teams
- Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close embracing ambiguity in driving new technology and facility upgrades
- Think Big seeing beyond barriers and challenges to reset the bar for Amazon facility standards globally


About the team
Why AWS
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- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or experience working in electrical engineering field
- 6 cumulative years of experience with industrial municipal or commercial facility engineering including but not limited to Supply Chain / manufacturing facilities data centers or oil/gas facilities
- Must have a valid drivers license and reliable personal transportation by start date

- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents
- Experience with BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection or trending
- Experience with the design construction operation or maintenance of mission critical or large-scale Supply Chain / manufacturing facilities including greenfield builds and facility upgrade programs.
- Experience with Liquid Cooling technologies or other advanced electrical systems in a manufacturing or lab environment.
- Broad understanding of both mechanical instrumentation and electrical equipment/design related to industrial Data Center or Supply Chain facilities (including but not limited to: uninterruptible power sources diesel generators electrical switchgear power distribution units variable frequency drives automatic/static transfer switches chillers pumps cooling towers heat exchangers CRAHs air economizers etc.).
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and/or advanced degree in engineering or related field

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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 KY Florence - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually