DATA4’S MISSION
DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.
DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.
DATA4 VALUES
At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:
1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen – with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Data Center Field Engineer – Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is a leadership role focused on the controls, automation and operational supervision aspects of data center infrastructure. This position involves overseeing the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of controls and building management systems within the data center environment. Typically, controls and BMS comprise of controlling and automation equipment (programmable logic controllers [PLC], automation cards, sensors, operational data analysis and supervision). The Field Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, provides technical expertise, and ensures the reliability and efficiency of the controls, building management and electrical power management components supporting data center operations.
The Data Center Field Engineer – Controls / BMS is the link between Data Center Operations and Data Center Construction and Engineering within Data4. They are directly accountable for delivery of safe, secure, and available operations of all data centers in their span of control. They liaise with Data Center Global Process Owners to suggest process improvements based on field observations, e.g. maintenance criticality, incident severity, follow-up plans.
The Data Center Field Engineer – Controls / BMS will foster a collaborative and knowledge-driven environment, supporting Facility Managers (FMs) and Critical Environment Managers (CEMs) on technical issues and critical operations. Furthermore, the role includes developing technical synergies between the different countries where Data4 operate data centers, increasing operational teams’ involvement through training initiatives, and contributing to technical discussions with customers. They contribute to technical requests and discussions with customers and address engineering & design deep dives as needed. They liaise with Data4 Data Center Construction, Design Engineering and their vendors to retrieve technical details and studies requested by customers during audits, e.g. Single Points of Failure, Launch Readiness, or other types of site assessments.
The Data Center Field Engineer – Controls / BMS is tasked with technical audits on data center controls, monitoring and actuation systems’ resilience, as well as in-depth assessments of the ability of Facility Managers (FMs) and Critical Environment Managers (CEMs) to efficiently manage those systems. As such, they actively contribute to increasing the technical knowledge of Facility Managers (FMs) and Critical Environment Managers (CEMs) through structured training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and hands-on experience. By organizing regular training initiatives, drills, and knowledge checks, they empower the operational teams to deepen their understanding of controls systems, troubleshooting methodologies, and best practices. This commitment to enhancing technical expertise ensures that the Facility Managers and Critical Environment Managers are well-equipped to handle complex challenges, contribute to operational efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of reliability and safety in data center operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS
Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:
· IMS: Respect and enforce the certification policy and be proactive in improving the Integrated Management System (IMS) with stakeholders.
· H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
· Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.
· Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies.
· Energy: Respect and enforce the energy management policy.
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
· Carry out on-site controls & BMS audits on each site to collect all the technical data and update the documentation (SLD, Drawings, Discriminations studies, Functional Analysis, CMMS, EOP, SOP, etc.).
· Build a strong technical base (knowledge, skills, documentary)
· Review, adapt and harmonize the global process of control systems operations and support local teams in streamlining energy efficiency with proper use and settings of control systems
· Participation in technical assessments from the start of the construction project to the commissioning and handover phase
· Validation of the technical documentation at the handover phase
· Support of Data4 Facility Managers (FM) and Critical Environment Managers (CEM) on technical issues and critical operations
· Develop a technical constructive synergy between all countries
· Increase DC Operations teams’ involvement in their job’s essentials through training, drills, knowledge checks, etc.
· Develop and implement efficient technical daily reporting to help FM and CEM to better warrant their responsibility in terms of service continuity
· Participate in technical discussions with customers and contribute to reply to their technical requests
REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience
1. 10+ year experience in similar position or in mission-critical operations, with background in incident management and resolution
2. 5+ year experience in Data Center Construction, Design & Engineering
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Automation and Control Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
4. Proficiency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including certifications from Siemens, Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), or similar.
5. Certifications in platforms like Honeywell BMS, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, or equivalent.
6. Certifications such as Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) or Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP).
Technical skills
Required
7. In-depth knowledge of control and building management systems, including chillers and associated cooling plant controls, electrical power management systems, electrical systems relay and programmable logic controllers, generators controllers, automatic transfer switch controls and any related components.
8. Experience in data center design and engineering, with the ability to review, adapt, and harmonize global operations processes
9. Understanding and adherence to mechanical and electrical codes, standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices
10. Hands-on experience in actively participating in construction projects, especially during the commissioning phase, ensuring seamless integration of controls and building management systems
11. Skill in validating technical documentations during the handover phase of construction projects
12. Proven ability to lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex controls issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring the reliability of data center operations
Preferred
13. Experience in people management
14. Ability to participate in technical discussions with customers and contribute to addressing their technical requests.
15. Skills in liaising with other Data4 teams and vendors to retrieve technical details and studies requested by customers during audits.
16. Capability to develop a technical constructive synergy between different countries, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange
17. Experience in increasing operational teams’ involvement through training initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and skill development programs
Language proficiency
18. Fluent English (B2/C1)
19. Additional language at B1 level minimum a plus (Spanish, Polish, Italian, German)
Soft skills
20. Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
21. Strong collaboration skills to work closely with cross-functional teams
22. Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues
23. Ability to address engineering and design challenges during deep dives
24. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and project requirements
25. Effective project management skills to oversee and actively participate in construction projects, ensuring timely and successful completion
26. Skills in developing and implementing training programs to increase the technical knowledge and skills of operational teams