Data Center Operations Engineer (Mech/Elec) - UAE National Only

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider in Dubai seeks an experienced Data Center Operations Engineer. The role involves operating and maintaining critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, ensuring safety standards, and troubleshooting equipment, aimed at supporting diverse engineering teams. Candidates must be UAE nationals with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and knowledge of critical systems.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book required.
• Experience in managing critical facility operations preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain AWS DC's electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level equipment issues.
• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

HVAC systems understanding

Controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

AWS have an exciting Data Center Operations Engineer opportunity in Dubai available for a UAE national with family book. AWS is committed to contributing towards the UAE’s goal of employing 75,000 Emiratis in the private sector and Ministerial Resolution No.279.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We’re the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to innovation. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we’re looking for talented people who want 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. 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 UAE National Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to join our expanding Data Centers (DC) Cloud regions. The 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 approach. In 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.

How to learn more: hear from one of our engineers in the UAE (video content not included here).

Key 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 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 for 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/materials (weight limits in accordance with regulations).
• Work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Work in noisy environments.
• Work at heights and from ladders.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• UAE National with family book

• Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls), and knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing operations of critical facilities which require in-depth knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and control systems

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