Alibaba Cloud-Data Center Facilities Lead Engineer-Paris

Alibaba Cloud; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Cloud in Paris is seeking a Data Center Facilities Engineer to oversee the safe, reliable operation of mission-critical data center infrastructure across assigned sites in the region.

You will work with internal teams and external service providers to ensure high availability, risk control, and continuous improvement of critical systems such as electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire protection, and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC or related field.
• Experience in data center facilities or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems (power distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, fire protection, BMS/EPMS/DCIM).

Responsibilities

• Operate critical facilities systems safely and compliantly.
• Lead on-site incident response and safety events.
• Oversee planned changes, preventive maintenance, and inspections.
• Monitor capacity, energy use, and reliability metrics.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to support operations.
• Support engineering reviews, equipment upgrades and optimization initiatives.

Skills

Incident management

Electrical systems

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Facilities Engineering

Facilities engineering background

Tools

BMS/DCIM

MOPs/SOPs

Permit-to-work

Job description

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.

Position Requirement

• 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.