Data Center Facility Engineer, Data Center Engineering Operations, AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Southern Governorate; On-site; BHD 17,500 - 22,500; Full time

Job summary

A global cloud services provider is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer in Bahrain to maintain their data center's mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting, safety compliance, and operational excellence. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. This position requires working in shifts and contributes to high standards of safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering, Instrumentation and Control.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls).
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and encourage a world-class safety culture.
• Support electrical and mechanical equipment, troubleshoot facility and rack-level events.
• Take daily operational readings of mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds.

Job description

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on 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 deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS is looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to join our expanding Data Centers (DC) Cloud regions. The 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 approach. In addition, you will 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.

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 UPSs, switchgear, circuit breakers, ATS, diesel generators, chillers, HVAC, exhaust fans, VFDs, and transformers. Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical, 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 for 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 per regulations); work in outdoor weather conditions; work in noisy environments; work at heights and from ladders.

About the Team

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t 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 startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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.

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 inspire us to embrace our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other resources to help you develop into a more well-rounded professional.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering, Instrumentation and Control, project management or similar technical focus
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) control systems and data collection/trending
• Experience working in a data center environment

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Company - Amazon Data Services Bahrain W.L.L.

Job ID: A3105243