Data Center Facility Engineer – Data Center Engineering Operations

About the role

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Data Center Facility Engineer to operate and maintain the mechanical and electrical infrastructure of its global data centers. The role combines hands‑on troubleshooting of critical equipment with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the highest safety standards and lead safety initiatives across the facility.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems such as UPS, switchgear, circuit breakers, ATS, diesel generators, chillers, HVAC, exhaust fans, VFDs and transformers.
• Respond to facility and rack‑level events within internal service‑level agreements.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of equipment failures and drive cost‑effective innovations.
• Work a rotating schedule of 12‑hour shifts (2 days day, 2 nights) with on‑call responsibilities, including weekends and holidays.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience with electrical and mechanical equipment in an operational environment.
• Commitment to a world‑class safety culture.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and be on‑call.

Required skills

• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
• Switchgear and circuit breakers
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Diesel generators
• Chillers and HVAC systems
• Exhaust fans
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Transformers
• Root‑cause analysis