Data Center Facility Manager , Colocation

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position is responsible for overseeing the operations of the electrical and mechanical infrastructure of multiple facilities within Co-location environments.

The Facility

Manager assists in maintaining high reliability and performance while keeping operating costs in facilities at a minimum. The supported equipment is mission-critical servers and must maintain better than 99.999% up-time. This position will ensure Co-Location SLAs are met through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting in a fast-paced environment and they will need to prioritize complex problems.

The Data Center Facility

Manager is also responsible to manage, train and support a team of Data Center Building Technicians and vendors in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and operations.

This position requires that the candidate selected obtain and maintain an active Reliability Status security clearance with the Government of Canada.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) est en forte croissance et est à la recherche d’un gestionnaire de bâtiment au sein de son équipe d’exploitation de centres de données en pleine expansion.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) est une entreprise de technologie très dynamique et leader mondial dans le domaine des centres de données. Le titulaire du poste est chargé de superviser l’exploitation des infrastructures électriques et mécaniques de plusieurs bâtiments dans des environnements en colocation. Le gestionnaire de bâtiment aide à maintenir un haut niveau de fiabilité et de performance tout en maintenant les coûts d’exploitation des installations à un minimum.

Les équipements supportés sont des serveurs critiques et doivent maintenir un temps de disponibilité supérieur à 99 999 %. Ce poste assurera le respect des ententes sur les niveaux de service des colocalisations grâce à la mise en œuvre de la détection proactive des problèmes et de leur signalement dans un environnement en évolution rapide, en plus de prioriser les problèmes complexes. Le gestionnaire de bâtiment du centre de données est également responsable de la gestion, de la formation et du soutien de l’équipe de techniciens et de sous-traitants en bâtiment dans leur rôle de maintenance, de dépannage et d’exploitation des équipements électriques et mécaniques.

Ce poste exige que le candidat sélectionné obtienne et conserve une cote de sécurité active du statut de fiabilité auprès du gouvernement du Canada.

Basic Qualifications

  • 2+ years of people management and team development experience
  • 5+ years of engineering work managing large-scale services experience
  • 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:
  • 3+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
  • 5+ years of work in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation experience
  • 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, AB, Balzac - 120,300.00 - 157,500.00 CAD annually

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