Data Center Operations Engineer (MechElec) UAE National Only

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

Job summary

A prominent global cloud services provider is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a UAE national with a family book, responsible for ensuring safety standards and managing critical systems. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and knowledge of mechanical systems are essential. Candidates will enjoy a culture of inclusion and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Experience leading and managing operations of critical facilities.
• In-depth knowledge in electrical, mechanical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure remediation of safety risks in conjunction with other teams.
• Support electrical and mechanical equipment operations and maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of electrical competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery and operation of all AWS global data centers. 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 are 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 help us 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.

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 AND MAINTENANCE: – Support electrical and mechanical equipment including Uninterruptible 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 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 of 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 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 & AWS

About AWS

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

Why AWS

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

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

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 there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Qualifications & Requirements

• UAE National with family book
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical HVAC systems, Controls) and key electrical competencies and theory
• Experience leading and managing operations of critical facilities requiring in‑depth knowledge in electrical, mechanical and control systems

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