Drimva

Amazon

Data Center Chief Engineer

$96K–$166K

Wink, TX · Full-time · Posted May 13, 2026

Experience
3+ years in Microsoft Office products and applications; 3+ years in mission critical facilities, including industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
Visa sponsorship
Amazon does not sponsor immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.

About the job

Oversees the operation, maintenance, safety, and performance of a data center’s critical electrical, mechanical, and fire/life-safety systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage routine and emergency facility operations, troubleshoot failures, and perform root cause analysis.
  • Train and guide technicians, set operating practices, and coordinate projects with business leaders and vendors.
  • Monitor facility safety, reliability, and efficiency; establish benchmarks and prepare operations reports.

What they ask for

  • 3+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
  • 3+ years of mission critical facilities experience, including industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings.
  • Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as business needs require.

Nice to have

  • Experience in data center engineering or operations.
  • Experience in construction or project management, or leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance evolutions.

Pay

96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually (base salary)

Tools

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, chillers, computer room air handlers

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)