Senior Facility Operations Lead — Data Center & Fire Safety

Alibaba Cloud; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Cloud is seeking an experienced facilities operations leader to oversee large-scale operational facilities in the Querétaro region. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant operation of critical power, HVAC, and fire protection systems, with responsibility for performance, safety, and cost optimization.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive emergency planning, and ensure adherence to internal standards and external regulations, while coordinating with IT and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a related discipline.
• Experience in large-scale facility operation and maintenance or fire protection management.
• Knowledge of critical physical support systems (power, HVAC, fire suppression).
• Familiarity with fire protection regulations and risk governance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain large-scale facilities in the region to ensure safe, stable, and compliant operation.
• Develop operation procedures, emergency plans, and standards.
• Lead and train the facilities operations team for professionalism.
• Drive energy efficiency and cost optimization initiatives.
• Manage vendors and ensure SLA compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis for facility incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and other teams to support business objectives.
• Ensure fire protection compliance and liaison with authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Facility operations

Coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC/Fire Protection Engineering

Safety and compliance knowledge

Job description

Alibaba Cloud is seeking an experienced facilities operations leader to oversee large-scale operational facilities in the Querétaro region. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant operation of critical power, HVAC, and fire protection systems, with responsibility for performance, safety, and cost optimization.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive emergency planning, and ensure adherence to internal standards and external regulations, while coordinating with IT and security