Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Trainee, AWS Data Centers (UAE National Only) [6-month contract leading to full-time employment], AWS
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About the Role
AWS offers a 6-month Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship for UAE nationals in Abu Dhabi, with potential for full-time employment. Trainees assist in maintaining data center infrastructure, troubleshooting equipment, and learning from experienced engineers.
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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 internal CMMS to manage workflows.
- Work alongside third party vendors and contractors onsite.
Requirements
- UAE National with family book
- Recently graduated or enrolled in final semester with a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
- 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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Description
- AWS have an exciting Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship opportunity in Dubai available for a UAE national with family book.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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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