
Facility Operations Center (FOC) Engineer, Facility Operations Center
Required skills
- FOC Engineer
- Facility Operations Center
- remote monitoring
- Data Center infrastructure
- event response
- power
- cooling
- physical tasks
Nice to have
- data center engineering
- network design
- low voltage cabling
- fiber optics
- copper cabling
- Electrical Engineering
Role summary
AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Facility Operations Center (FOC) Engineer to join their team in Herndon, VA. This role involves remote monitoring of global data center power and cooling infrastructure, acting as the command center for critical operations. The FOC Engineer will support onsite teams by initiating immediate event responses and ensuring the smooth operation of data centers. The position requires 2+ years of relevant work experience, with preferred qualifications including 4+ years of data center engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Physical stamina and the ability to work with hands-on tasks are also necessary.
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. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Ready to elevate your career? We're in search of a dynamic and motivated individual to play a crucial role in our innovative Facility Operations Center (FOC). If you thrive on problem-solving and want to be on the frontline of monitoring critical facility infrastructure, we're eager to learn more about you!
The FOC is the Command Center of AWS Data Centers. Our team is responsible for the remote monitoring of Data Center power and cooling infrastructure globally. The FOC is at the forefront of supporting Data Center critical teams, and initiating immediate event response.
As a FOC Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our onsite operations teams by providing remote monitoring of Data Center infrastructure. Your expertise in critical facility infrastructure and your ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting will contribute to the overall success of our operations.
Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in relevant work
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Can work at heights and from ladders Preferred Qualifications: - 4+ years of data center engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
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