Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Operations Traineeship, AWS (UAE National Only)
Job ID: | Amazon Data Services Emirates LLC - K53
AWS have 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.
Programme Details
- Duration: 6 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. A full-time role may involve shifts, weekends, and on-call rotations.
- 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. We are reviewing a high volume of applications and appreciate your patience.
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 22 kg (49 lbs) 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, 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.
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