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Data Center Facility Engineer; Electrical), AWS Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Position: Data Center Facility Engineer (Electrical), AWS
Job Overview
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 the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Engineer to join our expanding Data Centers (DC) Cloud regions.
This role is a hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder who will operate and maintain AWS DCs’ world‑class mechanical and electrical infrastructure, oversee facility operations, and ensure the implementation of safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- 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 and own safety initiatives and projects.
- Support electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (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, mechanical, 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 12‑hour shifts (2 days followed by 2 nights) with 4 days off (including nights, weekends, and holidays). Respond to on‑call rotation and off‑duty emergency calls.
- Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds and log‑taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.).
- Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
- Perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- 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.
About The Team
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let that stop you from applying. AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, and we pride ourselves on fostering inclusion through affinity groups, ongoing events, and learning experiences.
We value work‑life harmony and flexibility as part of our working culture.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or a similar technical focus.
- Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems (mechanical, HVAC systems, controls).
- Experience working in operations of critical facilities requiring in-depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data center engineering.
- Knowledge of BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection/trending.
Accessibility Statement
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Title: Data Center Facility Engineer; Electrical), AWS
Company: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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