Data Center Facilities Lead Engineer – Dubai

About the role

We are looking for a Data Center Facilities Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mission‑critical infrastructure across assigned data center sites. The role covers on‑site facilities operations, incident and change management, maintenance oversight, technical support, and continuous improvement of critical systems while working closely with internal teams and external service providers.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• 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 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.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency preferred; Chinese language skills considered a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Cooling
• Fire Protection
• DCIM platforms
• BMS
• EPMS
• MOPs
• SOPs
• EOPs
• Permit‑to‑work processes
• Generators
• Operational risk controls
• Power Distribution
• UPS
• HVAC
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automation