Amazon
Data Center Chief Engineer
$111K–$186K
Andrews, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of administrative experience and 4+ years of data center experience; experience leading technical teams is also required, with no years specified.
- Visa sponsorship
- Logical access to the AWS GovCloud region is restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States.
About the job
Oversees data center facility operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, safety, and technician training, while delivering projects that improve resiliency and reduce operating costs.
What you'll do
- Manage day-to-day maintenance and operation of data center electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment; respond to failures and perform root cause analysis.
- Lead, train, and support Engineering Operations Technicians and vendors, and ensure safety and security procedures are followed.
- Manage facility projects from conception through completion, including milestones, quotes, and documentation.
What they ask for
- Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings.
- 4+ years of administrative experience including Microsoft Office products.
- Experience leading technical teams through daily operations, maintenance evolutions, and complex troubleshooting.
- 4+ years of data center experience including industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
Nice to have
- Associates or higher in engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades.
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications.
Pay
111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PPT, Word, PDF, QUIP, CMMS
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