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Morgan Knight

Kennewick,WA

Summary

Data Center Professional with a strong desire to apply technical skills and leadership abilities in a demanding role. Highly motivated and seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage expertise in critical infrastructure management, team leadership, and problem-solving for optimal performance and reliability. Committed to delivering exceptional results and driving continuous improvement in all aspects of data center operations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Engineer

AWS
07.2021 - Current
  • Maintaining building metrics and ensuring the team is performing assigned tasks within the AWS policies and planned timelines
  • Training and developing technicians on the varied equipment within the data center
  • Assign tasks and responsibilities based on the technician’s level of understanding and experience while challenging them to grow and step out of their comfort zone
  • Ensure metrics are tracked and remove any obstacles in the facility that arise
  • Coordinate with partner teams for the execution of projects and ensure that work is being done to the satisfaction of the customer
  • Weekend on-call for escalation purposes related to facility function and respond to any emergency as tasked

Commissioning Engineer

AWS
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managed daily operations of personnel engaged in the testing and commissioning of data center systems
  • Worked closely with Operations Teams, Construction Managers, and Security Managers to stay on top of aggressive timelines in the build process
  • Audited activities daily to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements
  • Created commissioning project scope and requests for quotes
  • Conducted factory witness testing on CAT generators
  • Verified functionality of control systems before hand-off to customer
  • Commissioned the first-of-its-kind Ski Lodge Project with two other team members
  • Adherence to policy and procedure

Engineering Operations Technician

AWS
02.2016 - 11.2019
  • EOT duties included rack power-ups, manipulation of breakers and daily operations of a data center
  • CDCTP training and attended Making Great Hiring Decisions seminars
  • Successfully completed six back feeds while at PDX 55 without incident and have aided in training new hires and developing teammates for efficient data center operations
  • Setting up and development of standards at PDX 55 under the guidance of the Facility Manager and Chief Engineer

Construction

Jeff Moeller Construction
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • General construction, remodeling, and maintenance on commercial and residential projects
  • Professionally and effectively communicated and collaborated with co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors to complete projects on time
  • Observe, inspect, and analyze projects to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects
  • Multi-task multiple projects and worksites
  • Use critical thinking, forecasting, and decision-making skills to avoid hazardous or costly mistakes on a worksite
  • Work with a team to plan project goals and deadlines
  • Work independently under general guidelines while using personal experience, knowledge, and judgment to accomplish team goals
  • Use situational awareness to accurately use a variety of tools and equipment to keep myself, my team, and others safe

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • Performed a variety of roles and duties including classified information and hazardous materials security, crisis intervention techniques, provided emergency medical care, utilized fire and hazardous material prevention and protection techniques, pollution prevention and control, radiation and gas safety testing, risk management, safety and occupational health programs, operational system testing and evaluation, project and program management, property and facility management, public and media relations, teaching and instruction, inventory management and distribution, logistics support, message processing procedures, documentation and record-keeping, office equipment operation, schedule and itinerary planning, safely work with various hand and power tools

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Green Building And Construction

Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA

Associate of Applied Science - Enology & Viticulture

Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Effective Communication
  • Training and Development
  • Safety Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Project Management

Timeline

Chief Engineer

AWS
07.2021 - Current

Commissioning Engineer

AWS
11.2019 - 07.2021

Engineering Operations Technician

AWS
02.2016 - 11.2019

Construction

Jeff Moeller Construction
06.2015 - 02.2016

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
01.2002 - 01.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Green Building And Construction

Peninsula College

Associate of Applied Science - Enology & Viticulture

Walla Walla Community College

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