Data Center Engineering Operations

About the Internship

AWS EMEA SARL (Saudi Arabia Branch) is offering an internship for a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This 3-month, full-time internship (40 hours per week) is scheduled to begin in summer 2027 and is designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. Interns who demonstrate strong performance may be considered for a full-time Engineering Operations Technician position, subject to available roles and business needs.

Role Overview

As an Engineering Operations Technician Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with the critical infrastructure supporting Amazon's global data centers. The role involves providing technical support within Amazon's owned and operated data centers, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems operate with 100% availability. This position requires daily on-site presence, typically Sunday through Thursday day schedules. Full-time Engineering Operations Technician roles operate on a rotating shift pattern, which may include days, nights, weekends, and public holidays; candidates should be prepared for this commitment upon transitioning to a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist with root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Utilize internal Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to manage building workflows.
• Interact with third-party vendors and contractors working on site.

Equipment Exposure

Interns will work with equipment that supports mission-critical servers, maintaining better than **** uptime. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Stand-by diesel generators and switchgear.
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) and Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
• Air Handling Units (AHUs), chillers, and cooling towers.
• Chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Building automation systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications

This internship is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience. Critical skills for success include prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly to situations. The role involves both independent work and team-based collaboration.

About the Team

The AWS Infrastructure Services team is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, including data centers and all supporting equipment. Interns will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers, collaborating across AWS to maintain high standards for safety and security while ensuring continuous access to services for customers.