Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Trainee, AWS Data Centers (UAE National Only) [6[...]

Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 55,800 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC is offering an exciting Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship in Abu Dhabi for UAE nationals. This program consists of a full-time 6-month commitment with exposure to skills required for a full-time role. Responsibilities include maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment, troubleshooting issues, and working alongside vendors. Candidates should be recent graduates or in their final semester of relevant engineering programs. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Recently graduated or in final semester with relevant degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Help troubleshoot facility and rack-level events.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Technical/Trade school program (HVAC, electrician, facilities maintenance)

Job description

AWS has an exciting Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship 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. Amazon Web Services is growing rapidly and we are looking for Engineering Operations Technician Trainees to join our expanding Data Center team in Dubai.

Program Details

• Duration: 6 months, full-time (40 hours/week) with a view to become permanent at the end of the traineeship, depending on performance and business needs.
• Schedule: Standard Monday–Friday day schedule.
• The program provides exposure to the skills required for a future full-time Data Center Engineering Operations Technician role. Please note a full-time role may involve shifts, weekends, and on-call rotations.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Help troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs.
• Take daily operational readings of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Use our internal CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to manage workflows.
• Work alongside third-party vendors and contractors onsite.
• Work with equipment that supports mission‑critical servers, including but not limited to: diesel generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.

Physical Requirements

• Working at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lifting/moving up to 22 kg (49 lbs) unassisted, and participating in group lifts for heavier loads.
• Using hands to handle and manipulate small tools, wires, and objects.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Recently graduated or enrolled in the final semester, with a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or
• Recently graduated from a Technical/Trade school program (HVAC, electrician, facilities maintenance, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

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