Data Center Operations Engineer (MechElec)

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

Job summary

A leading cloud service provider in Dubai seeks a Data Center Operations Engineer. This role involves maintaining AWS data center operations, ensuring the highest safety standards, and supporting critical mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates must be UAE nationals with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. This position fosters a diverse and inclusive culture that values operational excellence and offers opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Work/life balance initiatives

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain AWS DCs' mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Support electrical and mechanical equipment in facility.
• Perform root-cause analysis of equipment failures.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Generators

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 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 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 will join a diverse team of software, hardware and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers and other vital roles. You will 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. You will 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 role 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, 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 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 and 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.

About the team

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Qualifications

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

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stop innovating; that’s 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 them unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by 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.