Data Center Operations Engineer (DCOE) – France

About the role

Data4 is looking for a Data Center Operations Engineer (DCOE) to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of its critical data‑center infrastructure in France. The engineer will work autonomously on day‑to‑day operations, acting as the main technical interface between internal teams, customers and service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operation of electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire protection and low‑current systems, monitoring performance via BMS and other tools.
• Lead incident lifecycle management, including detection, escalation, root‑cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Plan, supervise and document preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring compliance with change‑management procedures and safety standards.
• Manage on‑site technical vendors, monitor SLA/KPI performance and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Degree in electrical, mechanical or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, critical facilities or industrial environments, preferably in data‑center settings.

Required skills

• HV/LV electrical systems
• Mechanical cooling and fire safety systems
• Building Management System (BMS) monitoring
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Incident management and root‑cause analysis (RCA)
• Change management and SLA monitoring