Data Centre Engineering Facility Manager DCC Communities

Amazon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a Data Center Facility Manager in Abu Dhabi. This role involves overseeing engineering operations, managing onsite teams to ensure 100% availability of essential systems, and conducting financial analysis. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, with relevant management experience in facilities. The company fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse experiences and encourages candidate applications regardless of their background.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility in work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience as a people manager in a mission-critical environment.
• Knowledge of critical facility equipment and systems.
• Experience managing vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering operations and maintenance.
• Manage onsite teams and subcontractors.
• Responsible for engineering systems availability.
• Conduct financial analysis and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Electrical and mechanical equipment

Generators

Chillers

UPS systems

Job description

About AWS Infrastructure Services

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 innovations they rely on. We tackle the most 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 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.

Job Overview

As Data Center Facility Manager you will be responsible for engineering operations and maintenance across the Amazon Availability Zone. You will lead a team of engineers responsible for the 100% availability of mechanical and electrical services, including risk management, mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metrics reporting.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the build-out of facility-specific infrastructure in existing locations.
• Manage onsite shift technicians, senior shift technicians, subcontractors and vendors, ensuring all work performed is in accordance with AWS practices and procedures.
• Have primary responsibility for engineering systems availability.
• Conduct financial analysis and contribute to financial decisions.
• Manage and develop teams of engineers, providing both technical and leadership expertise and ensuring highest levels of performance.
• Negotiate and roll out contracts and define and audit SLAs.
• Conduct project management for multiple sites.
• Draw from a deep group or department-level understanding to make business decisions.
• Use business knowledge to set priorities and develop project plans.
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment.

About the Team

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. 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

Here at AWS it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences—including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences— inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We continuously raise 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 in the cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant work experience as a people manager in a Data Center or another mission‑critical environment with understanding of mission‑critical systems (data centers, hospitals, power plants, military facilities, etc.).
• In‑depth knowledge of critical facility (electrical and mechanical) equipment such as generators, chillers, cooling towers, air‑handling units, UPS and DR‑UPS, electrical sub‑distribution systems, fire detection and suppression systems, cable reticulation systems.
• Experience managing partnership with vendors.
• Experience working in data centers.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Additional Information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Required Experience

Manager