Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship, AWS (UAE National Only)

Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC DWC-Branch [Dubai South FZ Branch] - K94; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider in Dubai is seeking UAE nationals for an Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship. This full-time program lasts for 6 months, aimed at preparing candidates for future engineering roles. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with a diverse team. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or a relevant trade qualification. Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills are essential for success. Competitive growth opportunities are available within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Recently graduated or enrolled in the final semester.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Good time management and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Technical/Trade school program in HVAC, electrician, or facilities maintenance

Job description

AWS have an exciting Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship 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.

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. A full-time role may involve shifts, weekends, and on-call rotations.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status, or to confirm your application was submitted successfully, please login to your candidate portal.

Key Job 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.
• Handle equipment that supports mission‑critical servers, including 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 22kg (49lbs) unassisted, and participating in group lifts for heavier loads.
• Using hands to handle and manipulate small tools, wires, and objects.

About the Team

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 across AWS to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers, and experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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.

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.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services 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

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, and our continual innovation is fueled by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• UAE National with family book.
• Recently graduated or enrolled in the final semester, with a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (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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