Senior Data Center Facility Engineer AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Data Center Facility Engineer to join their team in Riyadh. The role involves operating and maintaining world-class mechanical and electrical infrastructure while adhering to the highest safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and have experience with mechanical systems and electrical competencies. This position emphasizes innovation and operational excellence, offering a dynamic work environment to engineer solutions for data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, project management, or similar technical focus.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC and Controls.
• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain AWS DC’s mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Support electrical and mechanical equipment within the data center.
• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of electrical competencies

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

BMS control systems

EPMS control systems

Job description

Senior Data Center Facility Engineer, AWS

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Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design canciones, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for 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珍 across AWS to deliver safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. Experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to join our expanding Data Centers (DC) Cloud regions. 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.

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

• Support electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptible Power Suppliesಸ್ (UPS), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), 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.

DAY IN THE LIFE

• Work rotational shifts of 4 days of колес 12‑hour shifts (2 daysتي followed by 2 nights), and 4 days off (including night, weekends, and holidays). Respond to on‑call rotation for off‑doucary emergency calls.
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds / log‑taking (temperatures, voltages, Haryana currents, etc.).
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center engineering.
• Experience leading and managing operations of critical facilities which require in-depth knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Knowledge of BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection/trending.

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Job ID: A3156038