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Doug Anderson
Data Center Operations Engineer
Hermiston,OR
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Summary
Results-driven Data Center Operations Engineer with expertise in maintaining 99.999% uptime through strategic maintenance and performance monitoring. Focused on risk assessment and collaborative leadership to ensure safety compliance and optimize processes. Experienced in designing operational frameworks that enhance production while prioritizing safety and maximizing ROI through efficient asset management.
Overview
12
12
Year of professional experience
23
23
Years of manufacturing and process control
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
DATA CENTER OPERATIONS ENGINEER
AWS AMAZON
Hermiston, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained data center critical infrastructure equipment, achieving 99.999% uptime for the largest cloud computing portfolio.
- Monitored maintenance and operations performance of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within data center.
- Troubleshot facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Executed rack installations to enhance data center capacity and efficiency., rack decommissioning, operational readings, and facility management.
- Managed on-site contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with practices and legislation.
- Delivered key performance indicators to senior engineers, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Followed safety procedures during all work tasks to maintain a secure environment.
- Assisted with support concepts including ticketing systems, root cause analysis, change management, procedure writing, and building management systems.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Grandview School District
Grandview, USA
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Repaired electrical, plumbing, and electronic systems to uphold quality and safety standards across the district.
- Replaced filters, light fixtures, and pumps to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and enhance system performance.
- Monitored inventory levels and initiated purchase orders for materials to ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks.
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Permafix Northwest
Richland, USA
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Performed maintenance by inspecting instrument malfunctions, verifying viability, replacing defective parts, and applying fixes to restore optimal performance, enhancing instrument reliability.
- Developed process control for calibration of instrumentation systems and devices, ensuring operations consistently met specifications and minimizing downtime.
- Managed inventory by monitoring reserve instruments and issuing procurement orders, ensuring optimal stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
ELECTRICIAN
Twin City Foods
Pasco, USA
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Executed electrical repairs and maintenance with hand and power tools, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated scheduled maintenance of equipment and supplies, enhancing operational condition and reducing downtime.
- Directed workplace safety initiatives by identifying unsafe conditions and developing preventative maintenance work orders and technical manuals.
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN/MECHANIC
US Linen & Uniform
Richland, USA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical issues, implementing preventative maintenance methods to reduce downtime and prevent production losses.
- Coordinated shift-swapping with mechanics and production personnel to maintain smooth operational flow.
- Recorded time on equipment to create operational reports, improving clarity of processes and outcomes.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
J Lied Foods
Kennewick, USA
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Established a maintenance department, leveraging knowledge of electrical, mechanical, instrument, hydraulic, and inventory practices to implement updated production strategies and increase output by 20%.
- Supervised facility and machinery by overseeing scheduled equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining hygiene operations.
- Collaborated with vendors, managers, and staff to develop and execute machine maintenance projects and installations, enhancing operational readiness.
- Evaluated maintenance employees' performance and organized training sessions to improve troubleshooting, repair, and installation capabilities.
- Conducted bi-weekly safety and sanitation audits to ensure facility compliance with kosher, local, state, and federal inspection standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grandview School System
Grandview, WA 09.1975 - 06.1978
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA06-1993
Some College (No Degree) -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASkills
- Building and facility maintenance
- Computerized maintenance management systems
- Project and business management
- Employee and performance management
- Risk assessment and management
- Logistics coordination
- Scheduling and planning
- Communication skills
- Administrative expertise
- Supervisory leadership
- Decision-making abilities
- Collaborative leadership
- Problem-solving strategies
- Strategic thinking
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite expertise
- Social media management
- AI tools utilization
- SLA compliance
- Root cause analysis
- Vendor coordination
- Safety regulations
- Process optimization
- Technical documentation
- Health and safety compliance
Certificates And Licenses
Valid Driver’s License
Earlier Professional Experience
- Nuclear Chemical Operator Lead, Followed State and DOE, Richland, WA
- Electrician / Maintenance, Reser’s Fine Foods, Pasco, WA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Slack/Zoom/Chime
BMS/EPMS
Asana/SimTicket/Austin
EAM/Tundra/Amazon Quick Suite
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of Nine staff members.
Interests
AI Art
Amature Drone flying
Beachcombing
World History
Timeline
DATA CENTER OPERATIONS ENGINEER
AWS AMAZON
01.2025 - Current
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Grandview School District
08.2019 - 02.2024
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Permafix Northwest
11.2018 - 08.2019
ELECTRICIAN
Twin City Foods
09.2018 - 11.2018
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN/MECHANIC
US Linen & Uniform
10.2017 - 06.2018
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
J Lied Foods
07.2015 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Grandview School System
09.1975 - 06.1978
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation
Columbia Basin College
Some College (No Degree) -
Spokane Community College