Data Center Facilities Lead Engineer-Dubai

Alibaba Cloud; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Cloud is looking for a Data Center Facilities Engineer to support safe, reliable operation of mission-critical infrastructure across assigned data center sites in Abu Dhabi. You will manage on-site facilities operations, incident and change processes, maintenance oversight, and continuous improvement of electrical, mechanical, cooling, and monitoring systems.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external providers to ensure high availability, risk control, and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Facilities Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is preferred, with proficiency in Chinese considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, stable operation of critical facilities systems (power, UPS, generators, HVAC, fire protection, monitoring).
• Lead on-site response to facilities incidents and safety events with escalation and root-cause analysis.
• Oversee planned changes, preventive maintenance, and inspections with traceability and compliance.
• Monitor capacity, energy efficiency, and reliability; drive site improvements.
• Provide technical support for complex site issues and contribute to engineering reviews and upgrades.
• Coordinate with vendors, colo, and cross-functional teams to support smooth site operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Coordination

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC or related engineering

Job description

We are looking for Data Center Facilities Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mission-critical infrastructure across assigned data center sites. This role is responsible for on-site facilities operations, incident and change management, maintenance oversight, technical support, and continuous improvement of critical systems.

You will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure operational excellence, risk control, and high availability across data center facilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, stable, and compliant operation of critical facilities systems, including electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire protection, and monitoring systems.
• Lead on-site response to facilities incidents and safety events, including escalation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure.
• Oversee the execution of planned changes, preventive maintenance, and routine inspections, ensuring quality, compliance, and documentation traceability.
• Monitor key operating metrics such as capacity, energy efficiency, and system reliability, and drive improvement opportunities across assigned sites.
• Provide technical support for complex site issues and contribute to engineering reviews, equipment selection, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with vendors, colo, and cross-functional teams to support smooth site operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Facilities Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in data center facilities, mission-critical environments, telecom infrastructure, industrial operations, or large-scale commercial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of critical infrastructure systems such as power distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC/cooling, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS/DCIM platforms.
• Proven ability to manage incidents, planned works, maintenance activities, and operational risks in a high-availability environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is preferred, with proficiency in Chinese considered a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center environments.
• Familiarity with MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, permit-to-work processes, and operational risk controls.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and on-site operation teams.
• Relevant professional certifications in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, facilities, or data center operations.