Data Center Facility Engineer

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to join our expanding Data Centers footprint in the UAE. You will operate and maintain world-class electrical and mechanical infrastructure across DCs, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

You will lead facility operations, supervise maintenance activities, and perform root cause analysis of faults while adhering to strict SLAs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, controls) and electrical/mechanical facility operations.
• Experience leading operations of critical facilities requiring electrical, mechanical and control systems expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in data center engineering and incident response.
• Knowledge of BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection/trending.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain AWS data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Oversee safety procedures and incident response within SLAs.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events; perform root cause analysis.
• Monitor and improve operational costs while maintaining reliability.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Operations management

Electrical engineering

Data center engineering

BMS/EPMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS have an exciting Data Center Facility Engineer opportunity in Abu Dhabi available for a UAE national with family book. AWS are committed to contributing towards the UAEs goal of employing 75000 Emiratis in the private sector and Ministerial Resolution No.279.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to join our expanding Data Centers (DC) Cloud regions. Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer is a hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder.

As an Engineering Operations Engineer you will operate and maintain AWS DCs world-class mechanical and electrical infrastructure following a process-oriented addition you will oversee facility operations and ensure the implementation of safety procedures.

If you like to apply your electrical and mechanical skills to solve problems while striving for operational excellence we would like to meet you. Your work will help maintain availability for customers and ensure the upkeep and operation of the technical infrastructure in the DC.

Hear from one of our engineers in the UAE here -

Key job responsibilities

SAFETY

• Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.

ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

• You will be supporting electrical and mechanical equipment including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPSs) Switchgear Circuit Breakers Automatic Transfer Switches (ATSs) Diesel Generators Chillers Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Exhaust Fans Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Transformers.
• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical mechanical emergency generator HVAC and fire/life safety equipment within the data center
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities

A day in the life

• Work rotational shifts of 4 days of 12 hours shifts (2 days followed by 2 nights) and 4 days off (including night weekends and holidays) / Respond to on-call rotation reaction to off-duty emergency calls
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures voltages currents etc.)
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
• Perform the following tasks with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Occasionally Move objects/material (weight limits in accordance with regulations)
• Work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Work in noisy environments
• Work at heights and from ladders

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

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• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical HVAC systems Controls)
• Experience leading and managing operations of critical facilities which require in-depth knowledge in electrical mechanical and control systems
• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in data center engineering
• Knowledge of BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection/trending

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