Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship, AWS (UAE National Only)
Job ID: | Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC DWC-Branch (Dubai South FZ Branch) - K94
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 (AWS) 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.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
We work on 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.
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.
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 22kg (49lbs) unassisted, and participating in group lifts for heavier loads.
Using hands to handle and manipulate small tools, wires, and objects.
Basic 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).
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Good time management and organizational skills.
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