Data Center Operations Engineer - UAE National

Amazon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a UAE National Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to join our expanding data centers. The role focuses on hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation within secure DC facilities.

You will oversee facility operations, safety procedures, and continuous availability to customers while minimizing costs. Join a diverse team and contribute to world‑class infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience leading and managing operations of critical facilities with electrical/mechanical/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment in data centers.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within SLAs.
• Lead safety initiatives and drive cost-efficient operations.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical competencies

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

UPS

Switchgear

ATS

Diesel Generators

HVAC systems

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 UAEs 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 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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a UAE National 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.

Your work will help maintain availability for customers and ensure the upkeep and operation of the technical infrastructure in the DC.

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

About 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.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description.

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.

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 Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.

• UAE National with family book
• Bachelors degree Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical HVAC systems Controls) knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory
• Experience leading and managing operations of critical facilities which require in-depth knowledge in electrical mechanical and control systems

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