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

Amazon Web Services (AWS)


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Description

AWS have an exciting Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship opportunity in Abu Dhabi 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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly, and we are looking for Engineering Operations Technician Trainees to join our expanding Data Center team in Abu Dhabi.

Programme Details

  • Duration: 12 months, full-time (40 hours/week).
  • Schedule: Standard Monday–Friday day schedule.
  • The programme 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.

Note: 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. Please note that we are reviewing a high volume of applications and appreciate your patience.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, 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 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

The Engineering Operations Team Are AWS’s Front-line Responders For Hands-on Troubleshooting And Operations Of Critical Infrastructure. As a Trainee, You Will

  • 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.
  • You will 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.

About The Team

About AWS

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. 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 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. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why 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. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

  • UAE National with family book
  • Recently graduated, with a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) Or
  • Recently graduated from, a Technical/Trade school programme (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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.


Company - Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC - K53

Job ID: A3091011

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