Data Center Facility Engineer Data Center Engineering Operations

Amazon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to ensure safety and operations of electrical and mechanical systems. In this role, you will conduct troubleshooting, maintain equipment, and respond to emergencies, contributing to a high-performance data center environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have 2 years of related experience. Embrace a culture of innovation while achieving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant engineering field.
• 2 years of data center engineering experience.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest safety standards in facility operations.
• Support maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls during on-call rotations.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical competencies

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global data centers and the equipment that keeps the cloud running. We support all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment, ensuring 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 are looking for talented people to help.

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 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.

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

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 a strong safety culture.
• Engineering & Facility Operations & Maintenance
  You will support electrical and mechanical equipment including UPSs, Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATSs), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Transformers. Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical emergency generators, 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: 4 days of 12‑hour shifts, 2 days followed by 2 nights and 4 days off (including night, weekends, and holidays). Respond to on‑call rotation by reacting 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 performing 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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or a similar technical focus.
Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory.
Knowledge of mechanical systems (mechanical HVAC systems, controls).
2 years of data center engineering experience.

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