Chief Engineer, DCEO

Transform critical data center infrastructure and become the technical guardian of Amazon Web Services' operational excellence in Cape Town. You'll drive innovation, ensure peak performance of complex mechanical and electrical systems, and lead a team that keeps our global technology backbone running seamlessly.

Your leadership will directly impact the reliability and performance of our data center facilities, transforming technical challenges into seamless technological solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Technical Operations: Manage day-to-day maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems with precision and expertise
• Lead Technical Response: Act as the primary escalation point for facility-related technical challenges, implementing swift and effective solutions
• Drive Innovation: Develop and deploy new standard practices for engineering operations and continuously improve operational efficiency
• Training and Development: Provide comprehensive guidance and mentorship to Engineering Operations Technicians
• Project Management: Coordinate large-scale infrastructure projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams

A day in the life will be a dynamic blend of technical problem-solving, strategic planning, and hands-on engineering. You'll navigate through data center operations, troubleshooting sophisticated equipment, coordinating maintenance projects, and ensuring our infrastructure remains resilient and efficient.

About the Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Proven leadership experience in technical engineering environments
• Expert knowledge of mission critical infrastructure and equipment
• Proficiency in electrical safety practices
• Strong understanding of UPS, backup generator systems, and mechanical infrastructure
• Competence in basic IT programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certifications in electrical engineering
• Experience with complex project management
• Demonstrated ability to lead tactical response teams
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience in critical event response and management

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.