DESCRIPTION
This role focuses on those who have military experience and/or are military spouses/children interested in working in the private sector.
Amazon’s military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon. At Amazon, thousands of former military are driving innovation and raising the bar on customer experience.
The AWS Data Centre Facilities Manager leads critical infrastructure operations at strategic AWS facilities that power cloud computing services worldwide. This role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency.
This position requires hands-on oversight of mission-critical infrastructure and leadership of integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical \& Electrical teams. The Facilities Manager maintains operational standards, security protocols, facility certifications, and manages third-party vendor relationships while implementing processes that enhance infrastructure reliability and reduce operational costs.
Key job responsibilities
Operations \& Infrastructure Management
Manage 24/7 site engineering operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Oversee critical infrastructure systems including electrical components (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units) and mechanical systems (chillers, pumps, air handling units)
Drive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power, and infrastructure for maximum efficiency
Manage and optimise space and power to maximise opportunities for growth and operational efficiency
Plan and deliver site infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and on budget
Budget \& Cost Management
Vendor \& Stakeholder Management
Leadership \& Team Development
Lead, inspire, and develop teams of experienced technical professionals
Act as a role model, driving service excellence, training, and development for all team members
Foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and empowers team members to solve complex operational challenges
Implement rigorous training programs that prepare staff for various operational scenarios through systematic skill development
Compliance \& Safety
Ensure adherence to and exceed Health \& Safety standards in all operations
Maintain compliance with health \& safety, security procedures, and compliance accreditations
Ensure understanding of UK regulatory requirements, particularly health and safety legislation
Maintain a safe working environment and drive continuous safety improvements
Risk Management \& Incident Response
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in people management and team development
Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services
Experience maintaining SLAs through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting
Experience operating a mission-critical team or product
High school or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
Experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports
Experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
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